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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,954.40, 508,431.60 and 86,234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,954.40, 508,431.60 and 86,234.40 is: 129,351.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,954.40 : 508,431.60 = 86,234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,954.40/508,431.60 = 86,234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,954.40x = 508,431.60 × 86,234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,954.40x = 43,844,293,967.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,844,293,967.04/338,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,351.60

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