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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,508.82, 488,263.22 and 88,857.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,508.82, 488,263.22 and 88,857.80 is: 133,286.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,508.82 : 488,263.22 = 88,857.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,508.82/488,263.22 = 88,857.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,508.82x = 488,263.22 × 88,857.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,508.82x = 43,385,995,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,385,995,550.12/325,508.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,286.70

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