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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,104.40, 381,331.80 and 87,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,104.40, 381,331.80 and 87,892.40 is: 131,899.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,104.40 : 381,331.80 = 87,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,104.40/381,331.80 = 87,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,104.40x = 381,331.80 × 87,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,104.40x = 33,516,167,098.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,516,167,098.32/254,104.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,899.20

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