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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,821.62, 413,732.46 and 88,833.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,821.62, 413,732.46 and 88,833.12 is: 133,249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,821.62 : 413,732.46 = 88,833.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,821.62/413,732.46 = 88,833.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,821.62x = 413,732.46 × 88,833.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,821.62x = 36,753,145,267.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,753,145,267.08/275,821.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,249.69

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