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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,279.59, 377,991.15 and 152,229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,279.59, 377,991.15 and 152,229.56 is: 228,085.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,279.59 : 377,991.15 = 152,229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,279.59/377,991.15 = 152,229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,279.59x = 377,991.15 × 152,229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,279.59x = 57,541,424,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,541,424,558.44/252,279.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,085.93

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