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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,311.60, 366,370.20 and 86,458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,311.60, 366,370.20 and 86,458.80 is: 129,653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,311.60 : 366,370.20 = 86,458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,311.60/366,370.20 = 86,458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,311.60x = 366,370.20 × 86,458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,311.60x = 31,675,927,847.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,675,927,847.76/244,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,653.80

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