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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,524.08, 366,665.16 and 86,728.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,524.08, 366,665.16 and 86,728.88 is: 130,050.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,524.08 : 366,665.16 = 86,728.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,524.08/366,665.16 = 86,728.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,524.08x = 366,665.16 × 86,728.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,524.08x = 31,800,458,661.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,800,458,661.82/244,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,050.42

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