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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,748.59, 367,122.91 and 86,983.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,748.59, 367,122.91 and 86,983.27 is: 130,474.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,748.59 : 367,122.91 = 86,983.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,748.59/367,122.91 = 86,983.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,748.59x = 367,122.91 × 86,983.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,748.59x = 31,933,551,203.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,933,551,203.72/244,748.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,474.91

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