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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,132.02, 357,597.32 and 144,408.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,132.02, 357,597.32 and 144,408.14 is: 199,280.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,132.02 : 357,597.32 = 144,408.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,132.02/357,597.32 = 144,408.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,132.02x = 357,597.32 × 144,408.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,132.02x = 51,639,963,850.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,639,963,850.18/259,132.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,280.52

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