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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,617.70, 366,926.55 and 86,862.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,617.70, 366,926.55 and 86,862.10 is: 130,293.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,617.70 : 366,926.55 = 86,862.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,617.70/366,926.55 = 86,862.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,617.70x = 366,926.55 × 86,862.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,617.70x = 31,872,010,678.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,872,010,678.76/244,617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,293.15

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