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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,552.40, 381,828.60 and 88,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,552.40, 381,828.60 and 88,340.40 is: 132,510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,552.40 : 381,828.60 = 88,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,552.40/381,828.60 = 88,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,552.40x = 381,828.60 × 88,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,552.40x = 33,730,891,255.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,730,891,255.44/254,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,510.60

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