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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,645.15, 366,985.95 and 86,853.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,645.15, 366,985.95 and 86,853.10 is: 130,286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,645.15 : 366,985.95 = 86,853.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,645.15/366,985.95 = 86,853.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,645.15x = 366,985.95 × 86,853.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,645.15x = 31,873,867,413.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,873,867,413.95/244,645.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,286.12

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