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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,347.70, 366,521.55 and 86,592.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,347.70, 366,521.55 and 86,592.10 is: 129,888.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,347.70 : 366,521.55 = 86,592.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,347.70/366,521.55 = 86,592.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,347.70x = 366,521.55 × 86,592.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,347.70x = 31,737,870,709.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,737,870,709.76/244,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,888.15

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