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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,722.62, 508,084.14 and 86,022.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,722.62, 508,084.14 and 86,022.06 is: 129,033.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,722.62 : 508,084.14 = 86,022.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,722.62/508,084.14 = 86,022.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,722.62x = 508,084.14 × 86,022.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,722.62x = 43,706,442,793.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,706,442,793.40/338,722.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,033.14

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