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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,235.80, 412,853.70 and 88,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,235.80, 412,853.70 and 88,266.20 is: 132,399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,235.80 : 412,853.70 = 88,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,235.80/412,853.70 = 88,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,235.80x = 412,853.70 × 88,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,235.80x = 36,441,027,254.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,441,027,254.94/275,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,399.30

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