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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,266.30, 366,399.45 and 86,442.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,266.30, 366,399.45 and 86,442.30 is: 129,663.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,266.30 : 366,399.45 = 86,442.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,266.30/366,399.45 = 86,442.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,266.30x = 366,399.45 × 86,442.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,266.30x = 31,672,411,176.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,672,411,176.74/244,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,663.45

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