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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,232.20, 412,905.90 and 88,262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,232.20, 412,905.90 and 88,262.60 is: 132,412.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,232.20 : 412,905.90 = 88,262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,232.20/412,905.90 = 88,262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,232.20x = 412,905.90 × 88,262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,232.20x = 36,444,148,289.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,444,148,289.34/275,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,412.37

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