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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,319.47, 378,050.76 and 152,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,319.47, 378,050.76 and 152,269.44 is: 228,145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,319.47 : 378,050.76 = 152,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,319.47/378,050.76 = 152,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,319.47x = 378,050.76 × 152,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,319.47x = 57,565,577,516.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,565,577,516.77/252,319.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,145.60

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