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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,041.43, 357,495.47 and 144,327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,041.43, 357,495.47 and 144,327.61 is: 199,182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,041.43 : 357,495.47 = 144,327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,041.43/357,495.47 = 144,327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,041.43x = 357,495.47 × 144,327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,041.43x = 51,596,466,770.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,596,466,770.93/259,041.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,182.30

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