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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,014.14, 381,196.17 and 87,802.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,014.14, 381,196.17 and 87,802.14 is: 131,763.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,014.14 : 381,196.17 = 87,802.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,014.14/381,196.17 = 87,802.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,014.14x = 381,196.17 × 87,802.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,014.14x = 33,469,839,485.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,469,839,485.80/254,014.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,763.69

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