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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,356.52, 379,084.26 and 152,563.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,356.52, 379,084.26 and 152,563.74 is: 229,177.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,356.52 : 379,084.26 = 152,563.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,356.52/379,084.26 = 152,563.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,356.52x = 379,084.26 × 152,563.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,356.52x = 57,834,512,480.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,834,512,480.73/252,356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,177.80

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