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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,881.60, 367,322.40 and 87,115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,881.60, 367,322.40 and 87,115.20 is: 130,672.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,881.60 : 367,322.40 = 87,115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,881.60/367,322.40 = 87,115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,881.60x = 367,322.40 × 87,115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,881.60x = 31,999,364,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,999,364,340.48/244,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,672.80

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