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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,316.97, 378,047.02 and 152,266.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,316.97, 378,047.02 and 152,266.93 is: 228,141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,316.97 : 378,047.02 = 152,266.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,316.97/378,047.02 = 152,266.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,316.97x = 378,047.02 × 152,266.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,316.97x = 57,564,059,131.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,564,059,131.05/252,316.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,141.85

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