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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,278.90, 366,419.16 and 86,511.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,278.90, 366,419.16 and 86,511.96 is: 129,768.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,278.90 : 366,419.16 = 86,511.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,278.90/366,419.16 = 86,511.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,278.90x = 366,419.16 × 86,511.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,278.90x = 31,699,639,713.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,699,639,713.15/244,278.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,768.23

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