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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,979.20, 367,468.80 and 87,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,979.20, 367,468.80 and 87,223.60 is: 130,835.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,979.20 : 367,468.80 = 87,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,979.20/367,468.80 = 87,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,979.20x = 367,468.80 × 87,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,979.20x = 32,051,951,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,051,951,623.68/244,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,835.40

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