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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,750.98, 367,126.47 and 86,985.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,750.98, 367,126.47 and 86,985.66 is: 130,478.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,750.98 : 367,126.47 = 86,985.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,750.98/367,126.47 = 86,985.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,750.98x = 367,126.47 × 86,985.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,750.98x = 31,934,738,296.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,934,738,296.42/244,750.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,478.49

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