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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,426.36, 488,124.97 and 88,768.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,426.36, 488,124.97 and 88,768.26 is: 133,148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,426.36 : 488,124.97 = 88,768.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,426.36/488,124.97 = 88,768.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,426.36x = 488,124.97 × 88,768.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,426.36x = 43,330,004,249.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,330,004,249.45/325,426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,148.42

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