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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,175, 379,845.70 and 103,541.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,175, 379,845.70 and 103,541.16 is: 155,345.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,175 : 379,845.70 = 103,541.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,175/379,845.70 = 103,541.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,175x = 379,845.70 × 103,541.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,175x = 39,329,664,399.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,329,664,399.01/253,175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,345.77

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