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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,318.88, 381,398.94 and 88,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,318.88, 381,398.94 and 88,068 is: 132,074.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,318.88 : 381,398.94 = 88,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,318.88/381,398.94 = 88,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,318.88x = 381,398.94 × 88,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,318.88x = 33,589,041,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,589,041,847.92/254,318.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,074.51

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