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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,256.80, 412,885.20 and 88,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,256.80, 412,885.20 and 88,287.20 is: 132,430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,256.80 : 412,885.20 = 88,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,256.80/412,885.20 = 88,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,256.80x = 412,885.20 × 88,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,256.80x = 36,452,478,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,452,478,229.44/275,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,430.80

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