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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,548.92, 366,878.60 and 86,777.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,548.92, 366,878.60 and 86,777.40 is: 130,185.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,548.92 : 366,878.60 = 86,777.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,548.92/366,878.60 = 86,777.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,548.92x = 366,878.60 × 86,777.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,548.92x = 31,836,771,023.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,836,771,023.64/244,548.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,185.69

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