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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,273.18, 377,981.55 and 152,223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,273.18, 377,981.55 and 152,223.14 is: 228,076.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,273.18 : 377,981.55 = 152,223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,273.18/377,981.55 = 152,223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,273.18x = 377,981.55 × 152,223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,273.18x = 57,537,538,403.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,537,538,403.07/252,273.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,076.32

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