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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,717.15, 508,075.96 and 86,016.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,717.15, 508,075.96 and 86,016.59 is: 129,024.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,717.15 : 508,075.96 = 86,016.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,717.15/508,075.96 = 86,016.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,717.15x = 508,075.96 × 86,016.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,717.15x = 43,702,961,540.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,702,961,540.18/338,717.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,024.94

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