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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,993.82, 382,486.41 and 88,777.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,993.82, 382,486.41 and 88,777.50 is: 133,164.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,993.82 : 382,486.41 = 88,777.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,993.82/382,486.41 = 88,777.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,993.82x = 382,486.41 × 88,777.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,993.82x = 33,956,187,263.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,956,187,263.78/254,993.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,164.75

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