Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,601, 381,901.50 and 88,389
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 254,601, 381,901.50 and 88,389 is: 132,583.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,601 : 381,901.50 = 88,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,601/381,901.50 = 88,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,601x = 381,901.50 × 88,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,601x = 33,755,891,683.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,755,891,683.50/254,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,583.50
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