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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,275.66, 379,773.09 and 103,620.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,275.66, 379,773.09 and 103,620.87 is: 155,373.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,275.66 : 379,773.09 = 103,620.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,275.66/379,773.09 = 103,620.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,275.66x = 379,773.09 × 103,620.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,275.66x = 39,352,417,988.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,352,417,988.39/253,275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,373.86

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