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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,318.44, 378,049.20 and 152,268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,318.44, 378,049.20 and 152,268.38 is: 228,144.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,318.44 : 378,049.20 = 152,268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,318.44/378,049.20 = 152,268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,318.44x = 378,049.20 × 152,268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,318.44x = 57,564,939,244.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,564,939,244.30/252,318.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,144.00

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