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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,277.08, 377,987.40 and 152,227.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,277.08, 377,987.40 and 152,227.06 is: 228,082.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,277.08 : 377,987.40 = 152,227.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,277.08/377,987.40 = 152,227.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,277.08x = 377,987.40 × 152,227.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,277.08x = 57,539,910,619.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,539,910,619.04/252,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,082.20

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