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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,246.10, 366,412.35 and 86,566.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,246.10, 366,412.35 and 86,566.10 is: 129,864.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,246.10 : 366,412.35 = 86,566.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,246.10/366,412.35 = 86,566.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,246.10x = 366,412.35 × 86,566.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,246.10x = 31,718,888,131.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,718,888,131.34/244,246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,864.46

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