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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,285.52, 412,889.40 and 88,272.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,285.52, 412,889.40 and 88,272.72 is: 132,396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,285.52 : 412,889.40 = 88,272.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,285.52/412,889.40 = 88,272.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,285.52x = 412,889.40 × 88,272.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,285.52x = 36,446,870,397.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,446,870,397.17/275,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,396.61

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