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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,711.57, 356,567.35 and 144,020.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,711.57, 356,567.35 and 144,020.49 is: 216,030.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,711.57 : 356,567.35 = 144,020.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,711.57/356,567.35 = 144,020.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,711.57x = 356,567.35 × 144,020.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,711.57x = 51,353,003,307.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,353,003,307.90/237,711.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,030.73

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