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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,347.40, 381,521.10 and 88,152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,347.40, 381,521.10 and 88,152.20 is: 132,228.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,347.40 : 381,521.10 = 88,152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,347.40/381,521.10 = 88,152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,347.40x = 381,521.10 × 88,152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,347.40x = 33,631,924,311.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,631,924,311.42/254,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,228.30

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