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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,190.24, 379,868.46 and 103,556.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,190.24, 379,868.46 and 103,556.36 is: 155,368.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,190.24 : 379,868.46 = 103,556.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,190.24/379,868.46 = 103,556.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,190.24x = 379,868.46 × 103,556.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,190.24x = 39,337,794,996.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,337,794,996.41/253,190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,368.53

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