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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,278.17, 377,989.04 and 152,228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,278.17, 377,989.04 and 152,228.14 is: 228,083.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,278.17 : 377,989.04 = 152,228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,278.17/377,989.04 = 152,228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,278.17x = 377,989.04 × 152,228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,278.17x = 57,540,567,935.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,540,567,935.18/252,278.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,083.82

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