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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,246.56, 379,999.44 and 103,597.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,246.56, 379,999.44 and 103,597.44 is: 155,449.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,246.56 : 379,999.44 = 103,597.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,246.56/379,999.44 = 103,597.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,246.56x = 379,999.44 × 103,597.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,246.56x = 39,366,969,185.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,366,969,185.43/253,246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,449.18

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