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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,636.65, 366,973.20 and 86,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,636.65, 366,973.20 and 86,844.60 is: 130,273.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,636.65 : 366,973.20 = 86,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,636.65/366,973.20 = 86,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,636.65x = 366,973.20 × 86,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,636.65x = 31,869,640,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,869,640,764.72/244,636.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,273.37

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