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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,179.20, 412,826.40 and 88,209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,179.20, 412,826.40 and 88,209.60 is: 132,332.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,179.20 : 412,826.40 = 88,209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,179.20/412,826.40 = 88,209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,179.20x = 412,826.40 × 88,209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,179.20x = 36,415,251,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,415,251,613.44/275,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,332.86

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