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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,441.40, 381,837 and 88,229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,441.40, 381,837 and 88,229.40 is: 132,404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,441.40 : 381,837 = 88,229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,441.40/381,837 = 88,229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,441.40x = 381,837 × 88,229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,441.40x = 33,689,249,407.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,689,249,407.80/254,441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,404.75

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