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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,292.40, 366,503.40 and 86,504.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,292.40, 366,503.40 and 86,504.40 is: 129,779.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,292.40 : 366,503.40 = 86,504.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,292.40/366,503.40 = 86,504.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,292.40x = 366,503.40 × 86,504.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,292.40x = 31,704,156,714.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,704,156,714.96/244,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,779.55

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