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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,093.99, 357,540.26 and 144,366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,093.99, 357,540.26 and 144,366.70 is: 199,220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,093.99 : 357,540.26 = 144,366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,093.99/357,540.26 = 144,366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,093.99x = 357,540.26 × 144,366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,093.99x = 51,616,907,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,616,907,453.34/259,093.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,220.78

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