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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,043.05, 357,497.72 and 144,329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,043.05, 357,497.72 and 144,329.23 is: 199,184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,043.05 : 357,497.72 = 144,329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,043.05/357,497.72 = 144,329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,043.05x = 357,497.72 × 144,329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,043.05x = 51,597,369,932.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,597,369,932.71/259,043.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,184.54

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