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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,858.40, 382,287.60 and 88,646.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,858.40, 382,287.60 and 88,646.40 is: 132,969.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,858.40 : 382,287.60 = 88,646.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,858.40/382,287.60 = 88,646.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,858.40x = 382,287.60 × 88,646.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,858.40x = 33,888,419,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,888,419,504.64/254,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,969.60

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