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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,423.12, 558,562.56 and 144,718.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,423.12, 558,562.56 and 144,718.32 is: 217,049.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,423.12 : 558,562.56 = 144,718.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,423.12/558,562.56 = 144,718.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,423.12x = 558,562.56 × 144,718.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,423.12x = 80,834,235,298.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,834,235,298.10/372,423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,049.46

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