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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,369.65, 366,572.70 and 86,577.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,369.65, 366,572.70 and 86,577.60 is: 129,872.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,369.65 : 366,572.70 = 86,577.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,369.65/366,572.70 = 86,577.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,369.65x = 366,572.70 × 86,577.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,369.65x = 31,736,984,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,736,984,591.52/244,369.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,872.86

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