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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,712.57, 356,568.85 and 144,021.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,712.57, 356,568.85 and 144,021.49 is: 216,032.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,712.57 : 356,568.85 = 144,021.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,712.57/356,568.85 = 144,021.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,712.57x = 356,568.85 × 144,021.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,712.57x = 51,353,577,064.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,353,577,064.59/237,712.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,032.23

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