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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,276.68, 377,986.79 and 152,226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,276.68, 377,986.79 and 152,226.64 is: 228,081.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,276.68 : 377,986.79 = 152,226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,276.68/377,986.79 = 152,226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,276.68x = 377,986.79 × 152,226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,276.68x = 57,539,658,441.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,539,658,441.69/252,276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,081.56

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