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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,114.08, 357,581.16 and 144,389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,114.08, 357,581.16 and 144,389.52 is: 199,259.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,114.08 : 357,581.16 = 144,389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,114.08/357,581.16 = 144,389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,114.08x = 357,581.16 × 144,389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,114.08x = 51,630,972,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,630,972,053.44/259,114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,259.62

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