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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,580.05, 366,979.43 and 86,921.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,580.05, 366,979.43 and 86,921.65 is: 130,421.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,580.05 : 366,979.43 = 86,921.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,580.05/366,979.43 = 86,921.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,580.05x = 366,979.43 × 86,921.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,580.05x = 31,898,457,137.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,898,457,137.05/244,580.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,421.34

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