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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,939.26, 508,406.68 and 86,217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,939.26, 508,406.68 and 86,217.58 is: 129,325.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,939.26 : 508,406.68 = 86,217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,939.26/508,406.68 = 86,217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,939.26x = 508,406.68 × 86,217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,939.26x = 43,833,593,605.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,833,593,605.43/338,939.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,325.81

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