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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,380.46, 379,120.44 and 152,587.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,380.46, 379,120.44 and 152,587.68 is: 229,213.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,380.46 : 379,120.44 = 152,587.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,380.46/379,120.44 = 152,587.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,380.46x = 379,120.44 × 152,587.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,380.46x = 57,849,108,380.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,849,108,380.18/252,380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,213.90

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