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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,348.40, 381,522.60 and 88,153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,348.40, 381,522.60 and 88,153.20 is: 132,229.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,348.40 : 381,522.60 = 88,153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,348.40/381,522.60 = 88,153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,348.40x = 381,522.60 × 88,153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,348.40x = 33,632,438,062.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,632,438,062.32/254,348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,229.80

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