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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,421.02, 377,960.84 and 152,445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,421.02, 377,960.84 and 152,445.96 is: 228,263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,421.02 : 377,960.84 = 152,445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,421.02/377,960.84 = 152,445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,421.02x = 377,960.84 × 152,445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,421.02x = 57,618,603,096.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,618,603,096.21/252,421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,263.89

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