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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,314.97, 378,044.03 and 152,264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,314.97, 378,044.03 and 152,264.93 is: 228,138.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,314.97 : 378,044.03 = 152,264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,314.97/378,044.03 = 152,264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,314.97x = 378,044.03 × 152,264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,314.97x = 57,562,845,113.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,562,845,113.32/252,314.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,138.84

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