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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,017.96, 357,439.40 and 144,296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,017.96, 357,439.40 and 144,296.44 is: 199,126.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,017.96 : 357,439.40 = 144,296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,017.96/357,439.40 = 144,296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,017.96x = 357,439.40 × 144,296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,017.96x = 51,577,233,107.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,577,233,107.85/259,017.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,126.09

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