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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,958.72, 382,612.32 and 88,746.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,958.72, 382,612.32 and 88,746.72 is: 133,180.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,958.72 : 382,612.32 = 88,746.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,958.72/382,612.32 = 88,746.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,958.72x = 382,612.32 × 88,746.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,958.72x = 33,955,588,431.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,955,588,431.59/254,958.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,180.73

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