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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,563.40, 381,845.10 and 88,351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,563.40, 381,845.10 and 88,351.40 is: 132,527.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,563.40 : 381,845.10 = 88,351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,563.40/381,845.10 = 88,351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,563.40x = 381,845.10 × 88,351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,563.40x = 33,736,549,168.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,736,549,168.14/254,563.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,527.10

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