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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,713.20, 366,983.40 and 86,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,713.20, 366,983.40 and 86,946.80 is: 130,389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,713.20 : 366,983.40 = 86,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,713.20/366,983.40 = 86,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,713.20x = 366,983.40 × 86,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,713.20x = 31,908,032,283.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,908,032,283.12/244,713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,389.50

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