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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,227.43, 378,152.82 and 152,364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,227.43, 378,152.82 and 152,364.96 is: 228,433.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,227.43 : 378,152.82 = 152,364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,227.43/378,152.82 = 152,364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,227.43x = 378,152.82 × 152,364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,227.43x = 57,617,239,293.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,617,239,293.19/252,227.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,433.68

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