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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,786.73, 367,217.15 and 86,977.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,786.73, 367,217.15 and 86,977.67 is: 130,479.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,786.73 : 367,217.15 = 86,977.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,786.73/367,217.15 = 86,977.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,786.73x = 367,217.15 × 86,977.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,786.73x = 31,939,689,820.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,939,689,820.07/244,786.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,479.66

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