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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,232.58, 558,277.65 and 144,528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,232.58, 558,277.65 and 144,528.20 is: 216,764.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,232.58 : 558,277.65 = 144,528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,232.58/558,277.65 = 144,528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,232.58x = 558,277.65 × 144,528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,232.58x = 80,686,863,854.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,686,863,854.73/372,232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,764.65

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