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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,257.25, 531,383.90 and 88,017.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,257.25, 531,383.90 and 88,017.64 is: 132,025.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,257.25 : 531,383.90 = 88,017.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,257.25/531,383.90 = 88,017.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,257.25x = 531,383.90 × 88,017.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,257.25x = 46,771,155,043.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,771,155,043.45/354,257.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,025.97

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