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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,047.44, 357,503.76 and 144,333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,047.44, 357,503.76 and 144,333.62 is: 199,190.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,047.44 : 357,503.76 = 144,333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,047.44/357,503.76 = 144,333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,047.44x = 357,503.76 × 144,333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,047.44x = 51,599,811,844.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,599,811,844.41/259,047.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,190.59

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