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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,271.80, 377,979.48 and 152,221.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,271.80, 377,979.48 and 152,221.77 is: 228,074.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,271.80 : 377,979.48 = 152,221.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,271.80/377,979.48 = 152,221.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,271.80x = 377,979.48 × 152,221.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,271.80x = 57,536,705,469.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,536,705,469.28/252,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,074.27

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