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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,421.40, 381,632.10 and 88,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,421.40, 381,632.10 and 88,226.20 is: 132,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,421.40 : 381,632.10 = 88,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,421.40/381,632.10 = 88,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,421.40x = 381,632.10 × 88,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,421.40x = 33,669,949,981.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,669,949,981.02/254,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,339.30

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