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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,001.13, 377,811.65 and 152,137.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,001.13, 377,811.65 and 152,137.61 is: 228,091.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,001.13 : 377,811.65 = 152,137.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,001.13/377,811.65 = 152,137.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,001.13x = 377,811.65 × 152,137.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,001.13x = 57,479,359,572.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,479,359,572.10/252,001.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,091.67

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