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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,211.74, 377,650.17 and 152,238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,211.74, 377,650.17 and 152,238.30 is: 227,954.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,211.74 : 377,650.17 = 152,238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,211.74/377,650.17 = 152,238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,211.74x = 377,650.17 × 152,238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,211.74x = 57,492,819,875.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,492,819,875.51/252,211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,954.57

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