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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,274.34, 377,983.28 and 152,224.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,274.34, 377,983.28 and 152,224.29 is: 228,078.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,274.34 : 377,983.28 = 152,224.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,274.34/377,983.28 = 152,224.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,274.34x = 377,983.28 × 152,224.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,274.34x = 57,538,235,668.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,538,235,668.75/252,274.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,078.04

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