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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,142.83, 558,063.99 and 144,318.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,142.83, 558,063.99 and 144,318.51 is: 216,419.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,142.83 : 558,063.99 = 144,318.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,142.83/558,063.99 = 144,318.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,142.83x = 558,063.99 × 144,318.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,142.83x = 80,538,963,521.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,538,963,521.45/372,142.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,419.50

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