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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,214.60, 508,835.73 and 86,501.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,214.60, 508,835.73 and 86,501.64 is: 129,755.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,214.60 : 508,835.73 = 86,501.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,214.60/508,835.73 = 86,501.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,214.60x = 508,835.73 × 86,501.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,214.60x = 44,015,125,135.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,015,125,135.60/339,214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,755.99

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