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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,964.93, 508,450.41 and 86,245.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,964.93, 508,450.41 and 86,245.65 is: 129,369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,964.93 : 508,450.41 = 86,245.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,964.93/508,450.41 = 86,245.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,964.93x = 508,450.41 × 86,245.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,964.93x = 43,851,636,103.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,851,636,103.22/338,964.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,369.24

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