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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,254, 121,790.52 and 48,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,254, 121,790.52 and 48,510 is: 66,943.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,254 : 121,790.52 = 48,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,254/121,790.52 = 48,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,254x = 121,790.52 × 48,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,254x = 5,908,058,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,908,058,125.20/88,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,943.80

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