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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,538.30, 366,916.80 and 86,879.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,538.30, 366,916.80 and 86,879.90 is: 130,358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,538.30 : 366,916.80 = 86,879.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,538.30/366,916.80 = 86,879.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,538.30x = 366,916.80 × 86,879.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,538.30x = 31,877,694,892.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,877,694,892.32/244,538.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,358.70

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