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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,423.40, 381,635.10 and 88,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,423.40, 381,635.10 and 88,228.20 is: 132,342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,423.40 : 381,635.10 = 88,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,423.40/381,635.10 = 88,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,423.40x = 381,635.10 × 88,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,423.40x = 33,670,977,929.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,670,977,929.82/254,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,342.30

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