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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,631.68, 366,981.52 and 86,822.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,631.68, 366,981.52 and 86,822.60 is: 130,245.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,631.68 : 366,981.52 = 86,822.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,631.68/366,981.52 = 86,822.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,631.68x = 366,981.52 × 86,822.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,631.68x = 31,862,289,718.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,862,289,718.35/244,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,245.97

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