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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,638.70, 366,871.65 and 86,872.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,638.70, 366,871.65 and 86,872.30 is: 130,277.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,638.70 : 366,871.65 = 86,872.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,638.70/366,871.65 = 86,872.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,638.70x = 366,871.65 × 86,872.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,638.70x = 31,870,984,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,870,984,040.30/244,638.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,277.77

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