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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,380.96, 379,121.19 and 152,588.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,380.96, 379,121.19 and 152,588.18 is: 229,214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,380.96 : 379,121.19 = 152,588.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,380.96/379,121.19 = 152,588.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,380.96x = 379,121.19 × 152,588.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,380.96x = 57,849,412,381.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,849,412,381.53/252,380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,214.65

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