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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,344.20, 366,516.30 and 86,588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,344.20, 366,516.30 and 86,588.60 is: 129,882.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,344.20 : 366,516.30 = 86,588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,344.20/366,516.30 = 86,588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,344.20x = 366,516.30 × 86,588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,344.20x = 31,736,133,294.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,736,133,294.18/244,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,882.90

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