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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,089.60, 357,537.06 and 144,368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,089.60, 357,537.06 and 144,368.76 is: 199,225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,089.60 : 357,537.06 = 144,368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,089.60/357,537.06 = 144,368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,089.60x = 357,537.06 × 144,368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,089.60x = 51,617,182,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,617,182,006.25/259,089.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,225.22

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