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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,150.50, 366,228.03 and 86,405.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,150.50, 366,228.03 and 86,405.70 is: 129,609.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,150.50 : 366,228.03 = 86,405.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,150.50/366,228.03 = 86,405.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,150.50x = 366,228.03 × 86,405.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,150.50x = 31,644,189,291.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,644,189,291.77/244,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,609.36

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