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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,363.65, 366,563.70 and 86,571.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,363.65, 366,563.70 and 86,571.60 is: 129,863.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,363.65 : 366,563.70 = 86,571.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,363.65/366,563.70 = 86,571.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,363.65x = 366,563.70 × 86,571.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,363.65x = 31,734,006,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,734,006,010.92/244,363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,863.86

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