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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,229.93, 379,704.67 and 103,575.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,229.93, 379,704.67 and 103,575.32 is: 155,305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,229.93 : 379,704.67 = 103,575.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,229.93/379,704.67 = 103,575.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,229.93x = 379,704.67 × 103,575.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,229.93x = 39,328,032,700.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,328,032,700.74/253,229.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,305.63

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