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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,278.07, 377,988.85 and 152,228.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,278.07, 377,988.85 and 152,228.01 is: 228,083.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,278.07 : 377,988.85 = 152,228.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,278.07/377,988.85 = 152,228.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,278.07x = 377,988.85 × 152,228.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,278.07x = 57,540,490,437.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,540,490,437.69/252,278.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,083.60

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