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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,001.40, 382,502.10 and 88,789.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,001.40, 382,502.10 and 88,789.40 is: 133,184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,001.40 : 382,502.10 = 88,789.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,001.40/382,502.10 = 88,789.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,001.40x = 382,502.10 × 88,789.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,001.40x = 33,962,131,957.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,962,131,957.74/255,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,184.10

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