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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,568.05, 366,961.43 and 86,909.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,568.05, 366,961.43 and 86,909.65 is: 130,403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,568.05 : 366,961.43 = 86,909.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,568.05/366,961.43 = 86,909.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,568.05x = 366,961.43 × 86,909.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,568.05x = 31,892,489,444.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,892,489,444.80/244,568.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,403.34

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