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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,881.18, 385,226.19 and 88,354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,881.18, 385,226.19 and 88,354.20 is: 132,498.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,881.18 : 385,226.19 = 88,354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,881.18/385,226.19 = 88,354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,881.18x = 385,226.19 × 88,354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,881.18x = 34,036,351,836.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,036,351,836.50/256,881.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,498.43

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