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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,307.80, 366,332.10 and 86,541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,307.80, 366,332.10 and 86,541.40 is: 129,766.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,307.80 : 366,332.10 = 86,541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,307.80/366,332.10 = 86,541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,307.80x = 366,332.10 × 86,541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,307.80x = 31,702,892,798.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,702,892,798.94/244,307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,766.19

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