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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,090.99, 357,536.12 and 144,363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,090.99, 357,536.12 and 144,363.70 is: 199,216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,090.99 : 357,536.12 = 144,363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,090.99/357,536.12 = 144,363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,090.99x = 357,536.12 × 144,363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,090.99x = 51,615,236,633.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,615,236,633.91/259,090.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,216.64

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