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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,223.58, 216,335.53 and 37,607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,223.58, 216,335.53 and 37,607.44 is: 56,411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,223.58 : 216,335.53 = 37,607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,223.58/216,335.53 = 37,607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,223.58x = 216,335.53 × 37,607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,223.58x = 8,135,825,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,135,825,464.34/144,223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,411.20

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