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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,086.14, 357,533.49 and 144,364.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,086.14, 357,533.49 and 144,364.33 is: 199,219.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,086.14 : 357,533.49 = 144,364.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,086.14/357,533.49 = 144,364.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,086.14x = 357,533.49 × 144,364.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,086.14x = 51,615,081,713.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,615,081,713.57/259,086.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,219.77

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