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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,346.40, 381,519.60 and 88,151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,346.40, 381,519.60 and 88,151.20 is: 132,226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,346.40 : 381,519.60 = 88,151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,346.40/381,519.60 = 88,151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,346.40x = 381,519.60 × 88,151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,346.40x = 33,631,410,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,631,410,563.52/254,346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,226.80

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