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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,972.72, 382,633.32 and 88,760.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,972.72, 382,633.32 and 88,760.72 is: 133,201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,972.72 : 382,633.32 = 88,760.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,972.72/382,633.32 = 88,760.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,972.72x = 382,633.32 × 88,760.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,972.72x = 33,962,808,979.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,962,808,979.19/254,972.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,201.74

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