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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,445.80, 381,668.70 and 88,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,445.80, 381,668.70 and 88,233.80 is: 132,350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,445.80 : 381,668.70 = 88,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,445.80/381,668.70 = 88,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,445.80x = 381,668.70 × 88,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,445.80x = 33,676,079,742.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,676,079,742.06/254,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,350.70

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