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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,233.10, 487,849.65 and 88,575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,233.10, 487,849.65 and 88,575.40 is: 132,863.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,233.10 : 487,849.65 = 88,575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,233.10/487,849.65 = 88,575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,233.10x = 487,849.65 × 88,575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,233.10x = 43,211,477,888.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,211,477,888.61/325,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,863.10

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