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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,724.09, 367,157.21 and 86,964.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,724.09, 367,157.21 and 86,964.84 is: 130,472.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,724.09 : 367,157.21 = 86,964.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,724.09/367,157.21 = 86,964.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,724.09x = 367,157.21 × 86,964.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,724.09x = 31,929,767,587.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,929,767,587.67/244,724.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,472.52

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