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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,038.48, 379,453.28 and 103,177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,038.48, 379,453.28 and 103,177.20 is: 154,723.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,038.48 : 379,453.28 = 103,177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,038.48/379,453.28 = 103,177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,038.48x = 379,453.28 × 103,177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,038.48x = 39,150,926,961.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,150,926,961.22/253,038.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,723.21

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