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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,133.04, 357,607.58 and 144,408.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,133.04, 357,607.58 and 144,408.56 is: 199,286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,133.04 : 357,607.58 = 144,408.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,133.04/357,607.58 = 144,408.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,133.04x = 357,607.58 × 144,408.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,133.04x = 51,641,593,162.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,641,593,162.80/259,133.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,286.02

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