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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,423.44, 355,253.96 and 144,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,423.44, 355,253.96 and 144,242 is: 199,059.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,423.44 : 355,253.96 = 144,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,423.44/355,253.96 = 144,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,423.44x = 355,253.96 × 144,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,423.44x = 51,242,541,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,242,541,698.32/257,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,059.35

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