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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,196.40, 366,359.40 and 86,408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,196.40, 366,359.40 and 86,408.40 is: 129,635.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,196.40 : 366,359.40 = 86,408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,196.40/366,359.40 = 86,408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,196.40x = 366,359.40 × 86,408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,196.40x = 31,656,529,578.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,656,529,578.96/244,196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,635.53

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