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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,243.33, 379,724.73 and 103,588.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,243.33, 379,724.73 and 103,588.71 is: 155,325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,243.33 : 379,724.73 = 103,588.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,243.33/379,724.73 = 103,588.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,243.33x = 379,724.73 × 103,588.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,243.33x = 39,335,194,935.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,335,194,935.80/253,243.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,325.69

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