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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,274.89, 366,413.16 and 86,507.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,274.89, 366,413.16 and 86,507.95 is: 129,762.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,274.89 : 366,413.16 = 86,507.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,274.89/366,413.16 = 86,507.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,274.89x = 366,413.16 × 86,507.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,274.89x = 31,697,651,324.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,697,651,324.62/244,274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,762.22

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