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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,275.92, 377,985.67 and 152,225.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,275.92, 377,985.67 and 152,225.89 is: 228,080.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,275.92 : 377,985.67 = 152,225.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,275.92/377,985.67 = 152,225.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,275.92x = 377,985.67 × 152,225.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,275.92x = 57,539,203,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,539,203,697.47/252,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,080.45

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