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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,232.70, 379,849.05 and 103,374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,232.70, 379,849.05 and 103,374.60 is: 155,061.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,232.70 : 379,849.05 = 103,374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,232.70/379,849.05 = 103,374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,232.70x = 379,849.05 × 103,374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,232.70x = 39,266,743,604.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,266,743,604.13/253,232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,061.90

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