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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,189.40, 366,348.90 and 86,401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,189.40, 366,348.90 and 86,401.40 is: 129,625.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,189.40 : 366,348.90 = 86,401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,189.40/366,348.90 = 86,401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,189.40x = 366,348.90 × 86,401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,189.40x = 31,653,057,848.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,653,057,848.46/244,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,625.03

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