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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,597.65, 366,914.70 and 86,805.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,597.65, 366,914.70 and 86,805.60 is: 130,214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,597.65 : 366,914.70 = 86,805.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,597.65/366,914.70 = 86,805.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,597.65x = 366,914.70 × 86,805.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,597.65x = 31,850,250,682.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,850,250,682.32/244,597.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,214.87

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