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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,230.58, 558,274.65 and 144,526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,230.58, 558,274.65 and 144,526.20 is: 216,761.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,230.58 : 558,274.65 = 144,526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,230.58/558,274.65 = 144,526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,230.58x = 558,274.65 × 144,526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,230.58x = 80,685,313,720.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,685,313,720.83/372,230.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,761.65

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