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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,228.46, 379,842.69 and 103,468.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,228.46, 379,842.69 and 103,468.61 is: 155,202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,228.46 : 379,842.69 = 103,468.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,228.46/379,842.69 = 103,468.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,228.46x = 379,842.69 × 103,468.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,228.46x = 39,301,796,490.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,301,796,490.57/253,228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,202.92

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