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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,487.52, 413,216.70 and 88,484.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,487.52, 413,216.70 and 88,484.44 is: 132,721.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,487.52 : 413,216.70 = 88,484.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,487.52/413,216.70 = 88,484.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,487.52x = 413,216.70 × 88,484.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,487.52x = 36,563,248,298.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,563,248,298.15/275,487.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,721.98

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