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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,228.01, 379,701.78 and 103,573.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,228.01, 379,701.78 and 103,573.39 is: 155,302.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,228.01 : 379,701.78 = 103,573.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,228.01/379,701.78 = 103,573.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,228.01x = 379,701.78 × 103,573.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,228.01x = 39,326,999,723.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,326,999,723.91/253,228.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,302.73

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