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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,751.26, 357,094.98 and 144,039.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,751.26, 357,094.98 and 144,039.06 is: 198,784.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,751.26 : 357,094.98 = 144,039.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,751.26/357,094.98 = 144,039.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,751.26x = 357,094.98 × 144,039.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,751.26x = 51,435,625,249.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,435,625,249.92/258,751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,784.06

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