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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,040.43, 357,494.09 and 144,326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,040.43, 357,494.09 and 144,326.61 is: 199,180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,040.43 : 357,494.09 = 144,326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,040.43/357,494.09 = 144,326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,040.43x = 357,494.09 × 144,326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,040.43x = 51,595,910,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,595,910,104.73/259,040.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,180.92

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