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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,310.40, 366,530.40 and 86,522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,310.40, 366,530.40 and 86,522.40 is: 129,806.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,310.40 : 366,530.40 = 86,522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,310.40/366,530.40 = 86,522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,310.40x = 366,530.40 × 86,522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,310.40x = 31,713,089,880.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,713,089,880.96/244,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,806.55

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