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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,670.40, 382,005.60 and 88,458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,670.40, 382,005.60 and 88,458.40 is: 132,687.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,670.40 : 382,005.60 = 88,458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,670.40/382,005.60 = 88,458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,670.40x = 382,005.60 × 88,458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,670.40x = 33,791,604,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,791,604,167.04/254,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,687.60

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