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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,345.52, 379,878.04 and 103,690.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,345.52, 379,878.04 and 103,690.96 is: 155,479.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,345.52 : 379,878.04 = 103,690.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,345.52/379,878.04 = 103,690.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,345.52x = 379,878.04 × 103,690.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,345.52x = 39,389,918,650.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,389,918,650.52/253,345.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,479.04

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