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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,950.15, 381,004.20 and 104,202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,950.15, 381,004.20 and 104,202.62 is: 156,336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,950.15 : 381,004.20 = 104,202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,950.15/381,004.20 = 104,202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,950.15x = 381,004.20 × 104,202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,950.15x = 39,701,633,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,701,633,965.98/253,950.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,336.33

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