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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,611.66, 366,951.51 and 86,802.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,611.66, 366,951.51 and 86,802.60 is: 130,215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,611.66 : 366,951.51 = 86,802.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,611.66/366,951.51 = 86,802.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,611.66x = 366,951.51 × 86,802.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,611.66x = 31,852,345,141.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,852,345,141.93/244,611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,215.97

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