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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,629.68, 366,978.52 and 86,820.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,629.68, 366,978.52 and 86,820.60 is: 130,242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,629.68 : 366,978.52 = 86,820.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,629.68/366,978.52 = 86,820.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,629.68x = 366,978.52 × 86,820.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,629.68x = 31,861,295,293.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,861,295,293.51/244,629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,242.97

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