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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,601.66, 366,938.92 and 86,816.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,601.66, 366,938.92 and 86,816.90 is: 130,238.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,601.66 : 366,938.92 = 86,816.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,601.66/366,938.92 = 86,816.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,601.66x = 366,938.92 × 86,816.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,601.66x = 31,856,499,523.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,856,499,523.75/244,601.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,238.28

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