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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,765.06, 366,930.15 and 86,972.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,765.06, 366,930.15 and 86,972.74 is: 130,381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,765.06 : 366,930.15 = 86,972.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,765.06/366,930.15 = 86,972.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,765.06x = 366,930.15 × 86,972.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,765.06x = 31,912,920,534.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,912,920,534.11/244,765.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,381.85

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