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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,406.81, 381,785.18 and 88,194.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,406.81, 381,785.18 and 88,194.81 is: 132,352.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,406.81 : 381,785.18 = 88,194.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,406.81/381,785.18 = 88,194.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,406.81x = 381,785.18 × 88,194.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,406.81x = 33,671,471,410.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,671,471,410.92/254,406.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,352.87

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