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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,995.32, 382,493.46 and 88,783.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,995.32, 382,493.46 and 88,783.80 is: 133,175.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,995.32 : 382,493.46 = 88,783.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,995.32/382,493.46 = 88,783.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,995.32x = 382,493.46 × 88,783.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,995.32x = 33,959,222,853.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,959,222,853.95/254,995.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,175.87

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