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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,975.48, 508,466.10 and 86,256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,975.48, 508,466.10 and 86,256.20 is: 129,385.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,975.48 : 508,466.10 = 86,256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,975.48/508,466.10 = 86,256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,975.48x = 508,466.10 × 86,256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,975.48x = 43,858,353,614.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,858,353,614.82/338,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,385.03

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