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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,141.84, 558,062.48 and 144,317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,141.84, 558,062.48 and 144,317.50 is: 216,417.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,141.84 : 558,062.48 = 144,317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,141.84/558,062.48 = 144,317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,141.84x = 558,062.48 × 144,317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,141.84x = 80,538,181,957.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,538,181,957.40/372,141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,417.97

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