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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,841.52, 488,761.92 and 89,186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,841.52, 488,761.92 and 89,186.16 is: 133,779.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,841.52 : 488,761.92 = 89,186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,841.52/488,761.92 = 89,186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,841.52x = 488,761.92 × 89,186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,841.52x = 43,590,798,799.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,590,798,799.03/325,841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,779.14

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