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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,277.07, 377,987.36 and 152,227.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,277.07, 377,987.36 and 152,227.01 is: 228,082.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,277.07 : 377,987.36 = 152,227.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,277.07/377,987.36 = 152,227.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,277.07x = 377,987.36 × 152,227.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,277.07x = 57,539,885,814.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,539,885,814.43/252,277.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,082.11

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