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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,151.50, 366,229.53 and 86,406.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,151.50, 366,229.53 and 86,406.70 is: 129,610.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,151.50 : 366,229.53 = 86,406.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,151.50/366,229.53 = 86,406.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,151.50x = 366,229.53 × 86,406.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,151.50x = 31,644,685,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,644,685,129.85/244,151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,610.86

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