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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,223.93, 378,147.57 and 152,361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,223.93, 378,147.57 and 152,361.46 is: 228,428.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,223.93 : 378,147.57 = 152,361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,223.93/378,147.57 = 152,361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,223.93x = 378,147.57 × 152,361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,223.93x = 57,615,115,860.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,615,115,860.65/252,223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,428.43

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