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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,750.59, 367,125.91 and 86,985.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,750.59, 367,125.91 and 86,985.27 is: 130,477.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,750.59 : 367,125.91 = 86,985.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,750.59/367,125.91 = 86,985.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,750.59x = 367,125.91 × 86,985.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,750.59x = 31,934,546,405.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,934,546,405.35/244,750.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,477.91

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