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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,588.41, 417,862.17 and 88,997.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,588.41, 417,862.17 and 88,997.86 is: 133,490.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,588.41 : 417,862.17 = 88,997.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,588.41/417,862.17 = 88,997.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,588.41x = 417,862.17 × 88,997.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,588.41x = 37,188,838,904.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,188,838,904.96/278,588.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,490.26

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