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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,274.80, 377,983.98 and 152,224.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,274.80, 377,983.98 and 152,224.77 is: 228,078.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,274.80 : 377,983.98 = 152,224.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,274.80/377,983.98 = 152,224.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,274.80x = 377,983.98 × 152,224.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,274.80x = 57,538,524,419.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,538,524,419.18/252,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,078.76

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