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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,286.30, 378,001.22 and 152,236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,286.30, 378,001.22 and 152,236.28 is: 228,096.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,286.30 : 378,001.22 = 152,236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,286.30/378,001.22 = 152,236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,286.30x = 378,001.22 × 152,236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,286.30x = 57,545,499,568.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,545,499,568.26/252,286.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,096.01

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