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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,588.36, 417,862.08 and 88,997.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,588.36, 417,862.08 and 88,997.81 is: 133,490.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,588.36 : 417,862.08 = 88,997.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,588.36/417,862.08 = 88,997.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,588.36x = 417,862.08 × 88,997.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,588.36x = 37,188,807,912.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,188,807,912.73/278,588.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,490.17

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