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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,748.73, 367,123.10 and 86,983.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,748.73, 367,123.10 and 86,983.41 is: 130,475.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,748.73 : 367,123.10 = 86,983.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,748.73/367,123.10 = 86,983.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,748.73x = 367,123.10 × 86,983.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,748.73x = 31,933,618,692.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,933,618,692.85/244,748.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,475.12

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