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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,227.55, 366,345.11 and 86,345.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,227.55, 366,345.11 and 86,345.59 is: 129,519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,227.55 : 366,345.11 = 86,345.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,227.55/366,345.11 = 86,345.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,227.55x = 366,345.11 × 86,345.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,227.55x = 31,632,284,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,632,284,666.56/244,227.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,519.72

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