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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,299.52, 412,910.40 and 88,286.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,299.52, 412,910.40 and 88,286.72 is: 132,417.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,299.52 : 412,910.40 = 88,286.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,299.52/412,910.40 = 88,286.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,299.52x = 412,910.40 × 88,286.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,299.52x = 36,454,504,869.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,454,504,869.89/275,299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,417.61

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