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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,598.65, 366,934.43 and 86,813.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,598.65, 366,934.43 and 86,813.89 is: 130,233.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,598.65 : 366,934.43 = 86,813.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,598.65/366,934.43 = 86,813.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,598.65x = 366,934.43 × 86,813.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,598.65x = 31,855,005,243.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,855,005,243.23/244,598.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,233.77

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