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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,597.40, 366,914.33 and 86,805.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,597.40, 366,914.33 and 86,805.35 is: 130,214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,597.40 : 366,914.33 = 86,805.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,597.40/366,914.33 = 86,805.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,597.40x = 366,914.33 × 86,805.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,597.40x = 31,850,126,401.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,850,126,401.64/244,597.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,214.49

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