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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,298.59, 379,948.32 and 103,538.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,298.59, 379,948.32 and 103,538.75 is: 155,308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,298.59 : 379,948.32 = 103,538.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,298.59/379,948.32 = 103,538.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,298.59x = 379,948.32 × 103,538.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,298.59x = 39,339,372,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,339,372,217.66/253,298.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,308.30

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