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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,514.30, 366,880.80 and 86,855.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,514.30, 366,880.80 and 86,855.90 is: 130,322.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,514.30 : 366,880.80 = 86,855.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,514.30/366,880.80 = 86,855.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,514.30x = 366,880.80 × 86,855.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,514.30x = 31,865,762,076.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,865,762,076.72/244,514.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,322.69

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