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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,746.84, 367,120.28 and 86,981.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,746.84, 367,120.28 and 86,981.52 is: 130,472.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,746.84 : 367,120.28 = 86,981.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,746.84/367,120.28 = 86,981.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,746.84x = 367,120.28 × 86,981.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,746.84x = 31,932,681,571.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,932,681,571.38/244,746.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,472.29

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