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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,861.60, 367,292.40 and 87,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,861.60, 367,292.40 and 87,095.20 is: 130,642.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,861.60 : 367,292.40 = 87,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,861.60/367,292.40 = 87,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,861.60x = 367,292.40 × 87,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,861.60x = 31,989,405,036.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,989,405,036.48/244,861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,642.80

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