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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,363.40, 366,609.90 and 86,575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,363.40, 366,609.90 and 86,575.40 is: 129,886.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,363.40 : 366,609.90 = 86,575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,363.40/366,609.90 = 86,575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,363.40x = 366,609.90 × 86,575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,363.40x = 31,739,398,736.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,739,398,736.46/244,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,886.06

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