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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,503.40, 381,755.10 and 88,308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,503.40, 381,755.10 and 88,308.20 is: 132,462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,503.40 : 381,755.10 = 88,308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,503.40/381,755.10 = 88,308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,503.40x = 381,755.10 × 88,308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,503.40x = 33,712,105,721.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,712,105,721.82/254,503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,462.30

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