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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,788.73, 367,220.15 and 86,979.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,788.73, 367,220.15 and 86,979.67 is: 130,482.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,788.73 : 367,220.15 = 86,979.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,788.73/367,220.15 = 86,979.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,788.73x = 367,220.15 × 86,979.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,788.73x = 31,940,687,464.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,940,687,464.35/244,788.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,482.67

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