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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,228.08, 379,701.89 and 103,573.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,228.08, 379,701.89 and 103,573.46 is: 155,302.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,228.08 : 379,701.89 = 103,573.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,228.08/379,701.89 = 103,573.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,228.08x = 379,701.89 × 103,573.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,228.08x = 39,327,037,976.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,327,037,976.42/253,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,302.83

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