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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,507.82, 488,261.72 and 88,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,507.82, 488,261.72 and 88,856.80 is: 133,285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,507.82 : 488,261.72 = 88,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,507.82/488,261.72 = 88,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,507.82x = 488,261.72 × 88,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,507.82x = 43,385,373,003.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,385,373,003.18/325,507.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,285.20

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