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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,209.20, 412,813.80 and 88,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,209.20, 412,813.80 and 88,239.60 is: 132,359.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,209.20 : 412,813.80 = 88,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,209.20/412,813.80 = 88,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,209.20x = 412,813.80 × 88,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,209.20x = 36,426,524,586.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,426,524,586.48/275,209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,359.40

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