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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,273.83, 377,982.53 and 152,223.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,273.83, 377,982.53 and 152,223.79 is: 228,077.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,273.83 : 377,982.53 = 152,223.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,273.83/377,982.53 = 152,223.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,273.83x = 377,982.53 × 152,223.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,273.83x = 57,537,933,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,537,933,270.39/252,273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,077.30

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