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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,635.65, 366,971.70 and 86,843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,635.65, 366,971.70 and 86,843.60 is: 130,271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,635.65 : 366,971.70 = 86,843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,635.65/366,971.70 = 86,843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,635.65x = 366,971.70 × 86,843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,635.65x = 31,869,143,526.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,869,143,526.12/244,635.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,271.87

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