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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,588, 381,882 and 88,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,588, 381,882 and 88,376 is: 132,564

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,588 : 381,882 = 88,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,588/381,882 = 88,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,588x = 381,882 × 88,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,588x = 33,749,203,632
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,749,203,632/254,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,564

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