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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,573.40, 366,924.90 and 86,785.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,573.40, 366,924.90 and 86,785.40 is: 130,201.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,573.40 : 366,924.90 = 86,785.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,573.40/366,924.90 = 86,785.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,573.40x = 366,924.90 × 86,785.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,573.40x = 31,843,724,216.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,843,724,216.46/244,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,201.09

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