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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,822.50, 413,733.77 and 88,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,822.50, 413,733.77 and 88,834 is: 133,251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,822.50 : 413,733.77 = 88,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,822.50/413,733.77 = 88,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,822.50x = 413,733.77 × 88,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,822.50x = 36,753,625,724.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,753,625,724.18/275,822.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,251.01

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