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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,276.59, 377,986.66 and 152,226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,276.59, 377,986.66 and 152,226.56 is: 228,081.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,276.59 : 377,986.66 = 152,226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,276.59/377,986.66 = 152,226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,276.59x = 377,986.66 × 152,226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,276.59x = 57,539,606,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,539,606,326.62/252,276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,081.44

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