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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,944.72, 382,591.32 and 88,732.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,944.72, 382,591.32 and 88,732.72 is: 133,159.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,944.72 : 382,591.32 = 88,732.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,944.72/382,591.32 = 88,732.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,944.72x = 382,591.32 × 88,732.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,944.72x = 33,948,368,471.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,948,368,471.99/254,944.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,159.72

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