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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,342.40, 381,513.60 and 88,147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,342.40, 381,513.60 and 88,147.20 is: 132,220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,342.40 : 381,513.60 = 88,147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,342.40/381,513.60 = 88,147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,342.40x = 381,513.60 × 88,147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,342.40x = 33,629,355,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,629,355,601.92/254,342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,220.80

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