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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,583.55, 366,875.33 and 86,827.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,583.55, 366,875.33 and 86,827.95 is: 130,241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,583.55 : 366,875.33 = 86,827.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,583.55/366,875.33 = 86,827.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,583.55x = 366,875.33 × 86,827.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,583.55x = 31,855,032,375.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,855,032,375.33/244,583.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,241.93

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