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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,316.43, 378,046.20 and 152,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,316.43, 378,046.20 and 152,266.40 is: 228,141.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,316.43 : 378,046.20 = 152,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,316.43/378,046.20 = 152,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,316.43x = 378,046.20 × 152,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,316.43x = 57,563,732,017.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,563,732,017.45/252,316.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,141.04

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