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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,963.40, 508,445.10 and 86,243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,963.40, 508,445.10 and 86,243.40 is: 129,365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,963.40 : 508,445.10 = 86,243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,963.40/508,445.10 = 86,243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,963.40x = 508,445.10 × 86,243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,963.40x = 43,850,034,137.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,850,034,137.34/338,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,365.10

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