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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,741.86, 508,112.97 and 86,041.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,741.86, 508,112.97 and 86,041.30 is: 129,062.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,741.86 : 508,112.97 = 86,041.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,741.86/508,112.97 = 86,041.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,741.86x = 508,112.97 × 86,041.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,741.86x = 43,718,700,485.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,718,700,485.66/338,741.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,062.00

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