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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,283.30, 377,996.73 and 152,233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,283.30, 377,996.73 and 152,233.27 is: 228,091.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,283.30 : 377,996.73 = 152,233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,283.30/377,996.73 = 152,233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,283.30x = 377,996.73 × 152,233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,283.30x = 57,543,678,257.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,543,678,257.21/252,283.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,091.51

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