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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,055.44, 357,514.80 and 144,341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,055.44, 357,514.80 and 144,341.62 is: 199,201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,055.44 : 357,514.80 = 144,341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,055.44/357,514.80 = 144,341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,055.44x = 357,514.80 × 144,341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,055.44x = 51,604,265,405.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,604,265,405.98/259,055.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,201.63

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