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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,317.44, 378,047.70 and 152,267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,317.44, 378,047.70 and 152,267.38 is: 228,142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,317.44 : 378,047.70 = 152,267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,317.44/378,047.70 = 152,267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,317.44x = 378,047.70 × 152,267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,317.44x = 57,564,332,794.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,564,332,794.03/252,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,142.50

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