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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,228.40, 366,407.40 and 86,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,228.40, 366,407.40 and 86,440.40 is: 129,683.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,228.40 : 366,407.40 = 86,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,228.40/366,407.40 = 86,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,228.40x = 366,407.40 × 86,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,228.40x = 31,672,402,218.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,672,402,218.96/244,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,683.53

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