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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,027.60, 356,078.44 and 144,851.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,027.60, 356,078.44 and 144,851.16 is: 199,894.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,027.60 : 356,078.44 = 144,851.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,027.60/356,078.44 = 144,851.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,027.60x = 356,078.44 × 144,851.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,027.60x = 51,578,375,084.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,578,375,084.99/258,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,894.80

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