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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,602.16, 366,939.68 and 86,817.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,602.16, 366,939.68 and 86,817.40 is: 130,239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,602.16 : 366,939.68 = 86,817.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,602.16/366,939.68 = 86,817.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,602.16x = 366,939.68 × 86,817.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,602.16x = 31,856,748,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,856,748,974.43/244,602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,239.03

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