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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,587.50, 381,881.25 and 88,375.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,587.50, 381,881.25 and 88,375.50 is: 132,563.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,587.50 : 381,881.25 = 88,375.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,587.50/381,881.25 = 88,375.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,587.50x = 381,881.25 × 88,375.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,587.50x = 33,748,946,409.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,748,946,409.38/254,587.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,563.25

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