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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,814.57, 382,217.54 and 88,598.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,814.57, 382,217.54 and 88,598.25 is: 132,895.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,814.57 : 382,217.54 = 88,598.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,814.57/382,217.54 = 88,598.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,814.57x = 382,217.54 × 88,598.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,814.57x = 33,863,804,720.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,863,804,720.31/254,814.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,895.87

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