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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,544.30, 366,925.80 and 86,885.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,544.30, 366,925.80 and 86,885.90 is: 130,367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,544.30 : 366,925.80 = 86,885.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,544.30/366,925.80 = 86,885.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,544.30x = 366,925.80 × 86,885.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,544.30x = 31,880,678,366.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,880,678,366.22/244,544.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,367.70

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