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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,090.49, 357,535.43 and 144,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,090.49, 357,535.43 and 144,363.20 is: 199,215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,090.49 : 357,535.43 = 144,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,090.49/357,535.43 = 144,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,090.49x = 357,535.43 × 144,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,090.49x = 51,614,958,788.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,614,958,788.18/259,090.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,215.96

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