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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,829.17, 380,791.82 and 102,038.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,829.17, 380,791.82 and 102,038.01 is: 153,076.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,829.17 : 380,791.82 = 102,038.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,829.17/380,791.82 = 102,038.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,829.17x = 380,791.82 × 102,038.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,829.17x = 38,855,239,537.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,855,239,537.08/253,829.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,076.34

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