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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,221.60, 366,375.60 and 86,541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,221.60, 366,375.60 and 86,541.60 is: 129,827.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,221.60 : 366,375.60 = 86,541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,221.60/366,375.60 = 86,541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,221.60x = 366,375.60 × 86,541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,221.60x = 31,706,730,624.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,706,730,624.96/244,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,827.71

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