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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,241.82, 379,722.49 and 103,587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,241.82, 379,722.49 and 103,587.20 is: 155,323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,241.82 : 379,722.49 = 103,587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,241.82/379,722.49 = 103,587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,241.82x = 379,722.49 × 103,587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,241.82x = 39,334,389,516.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,334,389,516.13/253,241.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,323.44

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