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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,137.14, 379,706.08 and 103,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,137.14, 379,706.08 and 103,377.44 is: 155,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,137.14 : 379,706.08 = 103,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,137.14/379,706.08 = 103,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,137.14x = 379,706.08 × 103,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,137.14x = 39,253,042,755.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,253,042,755.69/253,137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,066.31

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