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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,383.40, 381,575.10 and 88,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,383.40, 381,575.10 and 88,188.20 is: 132,282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,383.40 : 381,575.10 = 88,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,383.40/381,575.10 = 88,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,383.40x = 381,575.10 × 88,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,383.40x = 33,650,421,233.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,650,421,233.82/254,383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,282.30

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