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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,330, 381,563.04 and 88,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,330, 381,563.04 and 88,118 is: 132,200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,330 : 381,563.04 = 88,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,330/381,563.04 = 88,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,330x = 381,563.04 × 88,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,330x = 33,622,571,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,622,571,958.72/254,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,200.57

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