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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,319.44, 378,050.70 and 152,269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,319.44, 378,050.70 and 152,269.38 is: 228,145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,319.44 : 378,050.70 = 152,269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,319.44/378,050.70 = 152,269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,319.44x = 378,050.70 × 152,269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,319.44x = 57,565,545,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,565,545,697.57/252,319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,145.50

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