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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,129.36, 356,160.65 and 144,944.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,129.36, 356,160.65 and 144,944.82 is: 199,991.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,129.36 : 356,160.65 = 144,944.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,129.36/356,160.65 = 144,944.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,129.36x = 356,160.65 × 144,944.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,129.36x = 51,623,640,580.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,623,640,580.61/258,129.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,991.36

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