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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,808.02, 367,249.02 and 86,998.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,808.02, 367,249.02 and 86,998.96 is: 130,511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,808.02 : 367,249.02 = 86,998.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,808.02/367,249.02 = 86,998.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,808.02x = 367,249.02 × 86,998.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,808.02x = 31,950,282,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,950,282,801.02/244,808.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,511.59

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