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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,989.41, 377,794.02 and 152,125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,989.41, 377,794.02 and 152,125.85 is: 228,074.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,989.41 : 377,794.02 = 152,125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,989.41/377,794.02 = 152,125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,989.41x = 377,794.02 × 152,125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,989.41x = 57,472,235,807.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,472,235,807.28/251,989.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,074.02

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