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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,598.90, 366,934.81 and 86,814.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,598.90, 366,934.81 and 86,814.14 is: 130,234.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,598.90 : 366,934.81 = 86,814.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,598.90/366,934.81 = 86,814.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,598.90x = 366,934.81 × 86,814.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,598.90x = 31,855,129,966.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,855,129,966.21/244,598.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,234.15

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