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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,466.84, 216,709.77 and 37,853.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,466.84, 216,709.77 and 37,853.41 is: 56,782.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,466.84 : 216,709.77 = 37,853.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,466.84/216,709.77 = 37,853.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,466.84x = 216,709.77 × 37,853.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,466.84x = 8,203,203,774.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,203,203,774.82/144,466.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,782.61

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