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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,068.48, 412,606.38 and 88,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,068.48, 412,606.38 and 88,080 is: 132,121.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,068.48 : 412,606.38 = 88,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,068.48/412,606.38 = 88,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,068.48x = 412,606.38 × 88,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,068.48x = 36,342,369,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,342,369,950.40/275,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,121.17

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