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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,471.80, 381,707.70 and 88,259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,471.80, 381,707.70 and 88,259.80 is: 132,389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,471.80 : 381,707.70 = 88,259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,471.80/381,707.70 = 88,259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,471.80x = 381,707.70 × 88,259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,471.80x = 33,689,445,260.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,689,445,260.46/254,471.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,389.70

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