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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,420.02, 377,959.34 and 152,444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,420.02, 377,959.34 and 152,444.96 is: 228,262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,420.02 : 377,959.34 = 152,444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,420.02/377,959.34 = 152,444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,420.02x = 377,959.34 × 152,444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,420.02x = 57,617,996,467.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,617,996,467.93/252,420.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,262.39

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