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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,019.72, 382,703.82 and 88,807.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,019.72, 382,703.82 and 88,807.72 is: 133,272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,019.72 : 382,703.82 = 88,807.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,019.72/382,703.82 = 88,807.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,019.72x = 382,703.82 × 88,807.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,019.72x = 33,987,053,689.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,987,053,689.49/255,019.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,272.26

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