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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,218.24, 377,659.92 and 152,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,218.24, 377,659.92 and 152,244.80 is: 227,964.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,218.24 : 377,659.92 = 152,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,218.24/377,659.92 = 152,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,218.24x = 377,659.92 × 152,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,218.24x = 57,496,758,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,496,758,988.42/252,218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,964.32

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