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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,944.20, 367,449.78 and 87,134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,944.20, 367,449.78 and 87,134.60 is: 130,713.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,944.20 : 367,449.78 = 87,134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,944.20/367,449.78 = 87,134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,944.20x = 367,449.78 × 87,134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,944.20x = 32,017,589,600.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,017,589,600.39/244,944.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,713.81

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