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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,335, 381,570.54 and 88,123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,335, 381,570.54 and 88,123 is: 132,208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,335 : 381,570.54 = 88,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,335/381,570.54 = 88,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,335x = 381,570.54 × 88,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,335x = 33,625,140,696.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,625,140,696.42/254,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,208.07

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