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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,175.24, 377,594.70 and 152,201.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,175.24, 377,594.70 and 152,201.80 is: 227,899.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,175.24 : 377,594.70 = 152,201.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,175.24/377,594.70 = 152,201.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,175.24x = 377,594.70 × 152,201.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,175.24x = 57,470,593,010.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,470,593,010.46/252,175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,899.43

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