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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,371.60, 366,557.40 and 86,579.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,371.60, 366,557.40 and 86,579.55 is: 129,869.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,371.60 : 366,557.40 = 86,579.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,371.60/366,557.40 = 86,579.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,371.60x = 366,557.40 × 86,579.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,371.60x = 31,736,374,741.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,736,374,741.17/244,371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,869.33

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