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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,011.54, 379,517.34 and 103,322.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,011.54, 379,517.34 and 103,322.31 is: 154,983.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,011.54 : 379,517.34 = 103,322.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,011.54/379,517.34 = 103,322.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,011.54x = 379,517.34 × 103,322.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,011.54x = 39,212,608,253.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,212,608,253.86/253,011.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,983.48

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