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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,747.23, 367,120.85 and 86,981.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,747.23, 367,120.85 and 86,981.91 is: 130,472.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,747.23 : 367,120.85 = 86,981.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,747.23/367,120.85 = 86,981.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,747.23x = 367,120.85 × 86,981.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,747.23x = 31,932,872,733.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,932,872,733.82/244,747.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,472.87

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