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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,088.96, 412,545.60 and 88,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,088.96, 412,545.60 and 88,056 is: 132,055.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,088.96 : 412,545.60 = 88,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,088.96/412,545.60 = 88,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,088.96x = 412,545.60 × 88,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,088.96x = 36,327,115,353.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,327,115,353.60/275,088.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,055.88

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