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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,341.70, 366,512.55 and 86,586.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,341.70, 366,512.55 and 86,586.10 is: 129,879.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,341.70 : 366,512.55 = 86,586.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,341.70/366,512.55 = 86,586.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,341.70x = 366,512.55 × 86,586.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,341.70x = 31,734,892,305.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,734,892,305.56/244,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,879.15

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