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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,914.76, 380,542.28 and 103,985

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,914.76, 380,542.28 and 103,985 is: 155,842.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,914.76 : 380,542.28 = 103,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,914.76/380,542.28 = 103,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,914.76x = 380,542.28 × 103,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,914.76x = 39,570,688,985.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,570,688,985.80/253,914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,842.41

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