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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,633.68, 366,984.52 and 86,824.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,633.68, 366,984.52 and 86,824.60 is: 130,248.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,633.68 : 366,984.52 = 86,824.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,633.68/366,984.52 = 86,824.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,633.68x = 366,984.52 × 86,824.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,633.68x = 31,863,284,155.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,863,284,155.19/244,633.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,248.97

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