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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,467.80, 381,701.70 and 88,255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,467.80, 381,701.70 and 88,255.80 is: 132,383.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,467.80 : 381,701.70 = 88,255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,467.80/381,701.70 = 88,255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,467.80x = 381,701.70 × 88,255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,467.80x = 33,687,388,894.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,687,388,894.86/254,467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,383.70

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