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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,229.83, 558,273.51 and 144,525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,229.83, 558,273.51 and 144,525.44 is: 216,760.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,229.83 : 558,273.51 = 144,525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,229.83/558,273.51 = 144,525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,229.83x = 558,273.51 × 144,525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,229.83x = 80,684,726,068.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,684,726,068.78/372,229.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,760.51

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