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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,223.52, 216,335.43 and 37,607.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,223.52, 216,335.43 and 37,607.39 is: 56,411.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,223.52 : 216,335.43 = 37,607.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,223.52/216,335.43 = 37,607.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,223.52x = 216,335.43 × 37,607.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,223.52x = 8,135,809,805.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,135,809,805.15/144,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,411.12

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