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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,275.34, 377,984.77 and 152,225.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,275.34, 377,984.77 and 152,225.29 is: 228,079.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,275.34 : 377,984.77 = 152,225.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,275.34/377,984.77 = 152,225.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,275.34x = 377,984.77 × 152,225.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,275.34x = 57,538,841,228.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,538,841,228.83/252,275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,079.53

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