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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,738.71, 508,108.26 and 86,038.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,738.71, 508,108.26 and 86,038.15 is: 129,057.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,738.71 : 508,108.26 = 86,038.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,738.71/508,108.26 = 86,038.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,738.71x = 508,108.26 × 86,038.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,738.71x = 43,716,694,690.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,716,694,690.12/338,738.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,057.27

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