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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,837.94, 367,035.31 and 87,029.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,837.94, 367,035.31 and 87,029.48 is: 130,465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,837.94 : 367,035.31 = 87,029.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,837.94/367,035.31 = 87,029.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,837.94x = 367,035.31 × 87,029.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,837.94x = 31,942,892,870.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,942,892,870.95/244,837.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,465.46

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