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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,277.43, 377,987.91 and 152,227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,277.43, 377,987.91 and 152,227.40 is: 228,082.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,277.43 : 377,987.91 = 152,227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,277.43/377,987.91 = 152,227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,277.43x = 377,987.91 × 152,227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,277.43x = 57,540,114,880.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,540,114,880.79/252,277.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,082.69

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