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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,596.80, 366,895.20 and 86,841.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,596.80, 366,895.20 and 86,841.20 is: 130,261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,596.80 : 366,895.20 = 86,841.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,596.80/366,895.20 = 86,841.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,596.80x = 366,895.20 × 86,841.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,596.80x = 31,861,619,442.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,861,619,442.24/244,596.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,261.80

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