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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,272.24, 366,364.44 and 86,501.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,272.24, 366,364.44 and 86,501.52 is: 129,736.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,272.24 : 366,364.44 = 86,501.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,272.24/366,364.44 = 86,501.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,272.24x = 366,364.44 × 86,501.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,272.24x = 31,691,080,933.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,691,080,933.95/244,272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,736.73

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