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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,225.30, 377,403.41 and 202,153.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,225.30, 377,403.41 and 202,153.53 is: 302,481.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,225.30 : 377,403.41 = 202,153.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,225.30/377,403.41 = 202,153.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,225.30x = 377,403.41 × 202,153.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,225.30x = 76,293,428,667.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,293,428,667.75/252,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,481.27

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