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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,204.34, 366,251.16 and 86,432.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,204.34, 366,251.16 and 86,432.81 is: 129,629.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,204.34 : 366,251.16 = 86,432.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,204.34/366,251.16 = 86,432.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,204.34x = 366,251.16 × 86,432.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,204.34x = 31,656,117,234.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,656,117,234.50/244,204.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,629.63

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