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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,719, 382,136.82 and 88,507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,719, 382,136.82 and 88,507 is: 132,780.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,719 : 382,136.82 = 88,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,719/382,136.82 = 88,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,719x = 382,136.82 × 88,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,719x = 33,821,783,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,821,783,527.74/254,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,780.76

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