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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,226.44, 378,151.32 and 152,363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,226.44, 378,151.32 and 152,363.96 is: 228,432.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,226.44 : 378,151.32 = 152,363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,226.44/378,151.32 = 152,363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,226.44x = 378,151.32 × 152,363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,226.44x = 57,616,632,594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,616,632,594.43/252,226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,432.17

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