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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,619.40, 366,965.55 and 86,834.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,619.40, 366,965.55 and 86,834.64 is: 130,264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,619.40 : 366,965.55 = 86,834.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,619.40/366,965.55 = 86,834.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,619.40x = 366,965.55 × 86,834.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,619.40x = 31,865,321,426.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,865,321,426.65/244,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,264.90

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