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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,683.70, 366,939.15 and 86,917.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,683.70, 366,939.15 and 86,917.30 is: 130,345.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,683.70 : 366,939.15 = 86,917.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,683.70/366,939.15 = 86,917.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,683.70x = 366,939.15 × 86,917.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,683.70x = 31,893,360,182.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,893,360,182.30/244,683.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,345.26

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