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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,278.84, 377,990.03 and 152,228.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,278.84, 377,990.03 and 152,228.81 is: 228,084.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,278.84 : 377,990.03 = 152,228.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,278.84/377,990.03 = 152,228.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,278.84x = 377,990.03 × 152,228.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,278.84x = 57,540,969,807.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,540,969,807.67/252,278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,084.81

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