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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,712, 508,068.26 and 86,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,712, 508,068.26 and 86,011.44 is: 129,017.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,712 : 508,068.26 = 86,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,712/508,068.26 = 86,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,712x = 508,068.26 × 86,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,712x = 43,699,682,660.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,699,682,660.89/338,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,017.23

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