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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,284.30, 377,998.23 and 152,234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,284.30, 377,998.23 and 152,234.27 is: 228,093.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,284.30 : 377,998.23 = 152,234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,284.30/377,998.23 = 152,234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,284.30x = 377,998.23 × 152,234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,284.30x = 57,544,284,605.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,544,284,605.34/252,284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,093.01

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