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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,437.13, 381,830.67 and 88,225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,437.13, 381,830.67 and 88,225.13 is: 132,398.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,437.13 : 381,830.67 = 88,225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,437.13/381,830.67 = 88,225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,437.13x = 381,830.67 × 88,225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,437.13x = 33,687,058,589.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,687,058,589.58/254,437.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,398.36

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