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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,288.30, 378,004.22 and 152,238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,288.30, 378,004.22 and 152,238.28 is: 228,099.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,288.30 : 378,004.22 = 152,238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,288.30/378,004.22 = 152,238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,288.30x = 378,004.22 × 152,238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,288.30x = 57,546,712,285.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,546,712,285.54/252,288.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,099.01

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