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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,313.93, 378,042.45 and 152,263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,313.93, 378,042.45 and 152,263.89 is: 228,137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,313.93 : 378,042.45 = 152,263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,313.93/378,042.45 = 152,263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,313.93x = 378,042.45 × 152,263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,313.93x = 57,562,214,022.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,562,214,022.13/252,313.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,137.29

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