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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,529.30, 366,903.30 and 86,870.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,529.30, 366,903.30 and 86,870.90 is: 130,345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,529.30 : 366,903.30 = 86,870.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,529.30/366,903.30 = 86,870.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,529.30x = 366,903.30 × 86,870.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,529.30x = 31,873,219,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,873,219,883.97/244,529.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,345.20

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