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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,273.67, 377,982.30 and 152,223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,273.67, 377,982.30 and 152,223.64 is: 228,077.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,273.67 : 377,982.30 = 152,223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,273.67/377,982.30 = 152,223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,273.67x = 377,982.30 × 152,223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,273.67x = 57,537,840,331.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,537,840,331.20/252,273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,077.07

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