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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,148.48, 366,224.64 and 86,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,148.48, 366,224.64 and 86,377.60 is: 129,567.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,148.48 : 366,224.64 = 86,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,148.48/366,224.64 = 86,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,148.48x = 366,224.64 × 86,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,148.48x = 31,633,605,464.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,633,605,464.06/244,148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,567.08

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