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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,622.90, 366,970.80 and 86,838.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,622.90, 366,970.80 and 86,838.14 is: 130,270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,622.90 : 366,970.80 = 86,838.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,622.90/366,970.80 = 86,838.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,622.90x = 366,970.80 × 86,838.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,622.90x = 31,867,061,706.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,867,061,706.31/244,622.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,270.15

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