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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,006.53, 379,509.84 and 103,317.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,006.53, 379,509.84 and 103,317.31 is: 154,975.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,006.53 : 379,509.84 = 103,317.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,006.53/379,509.84 = 103,317.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,006.53x = 379,509.84 × 103,317.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,006.53x = 39,209,935,787.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,209,935,787.33/253,006.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,975.98

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