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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,465.80, 381,698.70 and 88,253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,465.80, 381,698.70 and 88,253.80 is: 132,380.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,465.80 : 381,698.70 = 88,253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,465.80/381,698.70 = 88,253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,465.80x = 381,698.70 × 88,253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,465.80x = 33,686,360,730.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,686,360,730.06/254,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,380.70

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