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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,601 : 381,901.50 = 88,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,601/381,901.50 = 88,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,601x = 381,901.50 × 88,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,601x = 33,755,891,683.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,755,891,683.50/254,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,583.50

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