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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,063.84, 356,118.96 and 144,891.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,063.84, 356,118.96 and 144,891.36 is: 199,944.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,063.84 : 356,118.96 = 144,891.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,063.84/356,118.96 = 144,891.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,063.84x = 356,118.96 × 144,891.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,063.84x = 51,598,560,436.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,598,560,436.19/258,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,944.95

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