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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,317.98, 378,048.52 and 152,267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,317.98, 378,048.52 and 152,267.94 is: 228,143.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,317.98 : 378,048.52 = 152,267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,317.98/378,048.52 = 152,267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,317.98x = 378,048.52 × 152,267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,317.98x = 57,564,669,360.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,564,669,360.45/252,317.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,143.35

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