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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,992.30, 380,961.72 and 104,248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,992.30, 380,961.72 and 104,248.44 is: 156,361.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,992.30 : 380,961.72 = 104,248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,992.30/380,961.72 = 104,248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,992.30x = 380,961.72 × 104,248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,992.30x = 39,714,665,009.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,714,665,009.72/253,992.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,361.69

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