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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,237.94, 379,716.66 and 103,583.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,237.94, 379,716.66 and 103,583.30 is: 155,317.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,237.94 : 379,716.66 = 103,583.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,237.94/379,716.66 = 103,583.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,237.94x = 379,716.66 × 103,583.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,237.94x = 39,332,304,707.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,332,304,707.78/253,237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,317.58

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