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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,080.02, 357,525.03 and 144,358.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,080.02, 357,525.03 and 144,358.21 is: 199,211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,080.02 : 357,525.03 = 144,358.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,080.02/357,525.03 = 144,358.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,080.02x = 357,525.03 × 144,358.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,080.02x = 51,611,673,361.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,611,673,361.00/259,080.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,211.32

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