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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,287.52, 412,892.40 and 88,274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,287.52, 412,892.40 and 88,274.72 is: 132,399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,287.52 : 412,892.40 = 88,274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,287.52/412,892.40 = 88,274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,287.52x = 412,892.40 × 88,274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,287.52x = 36,447,961,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,447,961,000.13/275,287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,399.61

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