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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,994.94, 367,544.35 and 87,222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,994.94, 367,544.35 and 87,222.94 is: 130,852.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,994.94 : 367,544.35 = 87,222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,994.94/367,544.35 = 87,222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,994.94x = 367,544.35 × 87,222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,994.94x = 32,058,297,977.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,058,297,977.56/244,994.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,852.90

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