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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,309.08, 558,496.87 and 144,599.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,309.08, 558,496.87 and 144,599.27 is: 216,911.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,309.08 : 558,496.87 = 144,599.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,309.08/558,496.87 = 144,599.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,309.08x = 558,496.87 × 144,599.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,309.08x = 80,758,236,545.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,758,236,545.30/372,309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,911.81

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