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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,009.64, 381,014.46 and 87,706.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,009.64, 381,014.46 and 87,706.92 is: 131,560.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,009.64 : 381,014.46 = 87,706.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,009.64/381,014.46 = 87,706.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,009.64x = 381,014.46 × 87,706.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,009.64x = 33,417,604,762.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,417,604,762.06/254,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,560.38

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