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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,627.90, 366,978.30 and 86,843.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,627.90, 366,978.30 and 86,843.14 is: 130,277.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,627.90 : 366,978.30 = 86,843.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,627.90/366,978.30 = 86,843.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,627.90x = 366,978.30 × 86,843.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,627.90x = 31,869,547,883.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,869,547,883.86/244,627.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,277.65

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