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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,272.18, 377,980.05 and 152,222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,272.18, 377,980.05 and 152,222.14 is: 228,074.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,272.18 : 377,980.05 = 152,222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,272.18/377,980.05 = 152,222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,272.18x = 377,980.05 × 152,222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,272.18x = 57,536,931,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,536,931,143.36/252,272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,074.82

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