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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,275.39, 366,413.91 and 86,508.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,275.39, 366,413.91 and 86,508.45 is: 129,762.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,275.39 : 366,413.91 = 86,508.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,275.39/366,413.91 = 86,508.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,275.39x = 366,413.91 × 86,508.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,275.39x = 31,697,899,412.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,697,899,412.54/244,275.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,762.97

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