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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,272.83, 377,981.03 and 152,222.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,272.83, 377,981.03 and 152,222.79 is: 228,075.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,272.83 : 377,981.03 = 152,222.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,272.83/377,981.03 = 152,222.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,272.83x = 377,981.03 × 152,222.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,272.83x = 57,537,328,751.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,537,328,751.66/252,272.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,075.81

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