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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,255.80, 412,883.70 and 88,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,255.80, 412,883.70 and 88,286.20 is: 132,429.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,255.80 : 412,883.70 = 88,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,255.80/412,883.70 = 88,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,255.80x = 412,883.70 × 88,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,255.80x = 36,451,932,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,451,932,914.94/275,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,429.30

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