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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,611.20, 366,916.80 and 86,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,611.20, 366,916.80 and 86,855.60 is: 130,283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,611.20 : 366,916.80 = 86,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,611.20/366,916.80 = 86,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,611.20x = 366,916.80 × 86,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,611.20x = 31,868,778,814.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,868,778,814.08/244,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,283.40

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