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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,241.07, 379,721.37 and 103,586.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,241.07, 379,721.37 and 103,586.45 is: 155,322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,241.07 : 379,721.37 = 103,586.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,241.07/379,721.37 = 103,586.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,241.07x = 379,721.37 × 103,586.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,241.07x = 39,333,988,707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,333,988,707.44/253,241.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,322.31

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