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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,418.41, 488,113.34 and 88,760.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,418.41, 488,113.34 and 88,760.31 is: 133,136.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,418.41 : 488,113.34 = 88,760.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,418.41/488,113.34 = 88,760.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,418.41x = 488,113.34 × 88,760.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,418.41x = 43,325,089,598.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,325,089,598.59/325,418.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,136.57

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