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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,275.80, 377,985.48 and 152,225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,275.80, 377,985.48 and 152,225.76 is: 228,080.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,275.80 : 377,985.48 = 152,225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,275.80/377,985.48 = 152,225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,275.80x = 377,985.48 × 152,225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,275.80x = 57,539,126,961.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,539,126,961.96/252,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,080.25

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