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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,917.44, 382,374.72 and 88,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,917.44, 382,374.72 and 88,704 is: 133,055.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,917.44 : 382,374.72 = 88,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,917.44/382,374.72 = 88,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,917.44x = 382,374.72 × 88,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,917.44x = 33,918,167,162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,918,167,162.88/254,917.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,055.50

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