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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,275.56, 379,914.05 and 103,515.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,275.56, 379,914.05 and 103,515.87 is: 155,274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,275.56 : 379,914.05 = 103,515.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,275.56/379,914.05 = 103,515.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,275.56x = 379,914.05 × 103,515.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,275.56x = 39,327,133,410.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,327,133,410.97/253,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,274.10

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