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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,429.40, 381,644.10 and 88,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,429.40, 381,644.10 and 88,234.20 is: 132,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,429.40 : 381,644.10 = 88,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,429.40/381,644.10 = 88,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,429.40x = 381,644.10 × 88,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,429.40x = 33,674,061,848.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,674,061,848.22/254,429.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,351.30

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