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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,318.98, 378,050.02 and 152,268.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,318.98, 378,050.02 and 152,268.94 is: 228,144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,318.98 : 378,050.02 = 152,268.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,318.98/378,050.02 = 152,268.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,318.98x = 378,050.02 × 152,268.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,318.98x = 57,565,275,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,565,275,812.38/252,318.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,144.85

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