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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,234.52, 412,812.90 and 88,221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,234.52, 412,812.90 and 88,221.72 is: 132,320.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,234.52 : 412,812.90 = 88,221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,234.52/412,812.90 = 88,221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,234.52x = 412,812.90 × 88,221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,234.52x = 36,419,064,076.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,419,064,076.19/275,234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,320.12

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