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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,990.08, 380,985.12 and 104,204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,990.08, 380,985.12 and 104,204.88 is: 156,307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,990.08 : 380,985.12 = 104,204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,990.08/380,985.12 = 104,204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,990.08x = 380,985.12 × 104,204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,990.08x = 39,700,508,711.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,700,508,711.39/253,990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,307.32

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