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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,217.80, 412,826.70 and 88,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,217.80, 412,826.70 and 88,248.20 is: 132,372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,217.80 : 412,826.70 = 88,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,217.80/412,826.70 = 88,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,217.80x = 412,826.70 × 88,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,217.80x = 36,431,213,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,431,213,186.94/275,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,372.30

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