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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,648.80, 381,973.20 and 88,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,648.80, 381,973.20 and 88,436.80 is: 132,655.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,648.80 : 381,973.20 = 88,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,648.80/381,973.20 = 88,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,648.80x = 381,973.20 × 88,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,648.80x = 33,780,487,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,780,487,493.76/254,648.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,655.20

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