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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,159.32, 417,271.56 and 88,553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,159.32, 417,271.56 and 88,553.28 is: 132,840.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,159.32 : 417,271.56 = 88,553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,159.32/417,271.56 = 88,553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,159.32x = 417,271.56 × 88,553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,159.32x = 36,950,765,288.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,950,765,288.72/278,159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,840.29

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