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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,612.40, 366,955.05 and 86,827.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,612.40, 366,955.05 and 86,827.64 is: 130,254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,612.40 : 366,955.05 = 86,827.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,612.40/366,955.05 = 86,827.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,612.40x = 366,955.05 × 86,827.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,612.40x = 31,861,840,977.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,861,840,977.58/244,612.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,254.40

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