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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,395.56, 381,593.34 and 88,183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,395.56, 381,593.34 and 88,183.56 is: 132,275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,395.56 : 381,593.34 = 88,183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,395.56/381,593.34 = 88,183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,395.56x = 381,593.34 × 88,183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,395.56x = 33,650,259,193.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,650,259,193.49/254,395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,275.34

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