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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,035.54, 357,475.17 and 144,321.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,035.54, 357,475.17 and 144,321.93 is: 199,167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,035.54 : 357,475.17 = 144,321.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,035.54/357,475.17 = 144,321.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,035.54x = 357,475.17 × 144,321.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,035.54x = 51,591,506,461.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,591,506,461.48/259,035.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,167.68

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