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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,275.68, 377,985.29 and 152,225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,275.68, 377,985.29 and 152,225.64 is: 228,080.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,275.68 : 377,985.29 = 152,225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,275.68/377,985.29 = 152,225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,275.68x = 377,985.29 × 152,225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,275.68x = 57,539,052,680.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,539,052,680.84/252,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,080.06

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