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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,416.59, 381,799.85 and 88,204.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,416.59, 381,799.85 and 88,204.59 is: 132,367.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,416.59 : 381,799.85 = 88,204.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,416.59/381,799.85 = 88,204.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,416.59x = 381,799.85 × 88,204.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,416.59x = 33,676,498,790.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,676,498,790.29/254,416.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,367.54

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