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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,110.56, 357,583.68 and 144,389.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,110.56, 357,583.68 and 144,389.36 is: 199,263.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,110.56 : 357,583.68 = 144,389.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,110.56/357,583.68 = 144,389.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,110.56x = 357,583.68 × 144,389.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,110.56x = 51,631,279,595.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,631,279,595.60/259,110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,263.51

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