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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,631.20, 366,860.40 and 86,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,631.20, 366,860.40 and 86,864.80 is: 130,266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,631.20 : 366,860.40 = 86,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,631.20/366,860.40 = 86,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,631.20x = 366,860.40 × 86,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,631.20x = 31,867,255,273.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,867,255,273.92/244,631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,266.52

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