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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,134.28, 357,600.44 and 144,410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,134.28, 357,600.44 and 144,410.40 is: 199,283.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,134.28 : 357,600.44 = 144,410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,134.28/357,600.44 = 144,410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,134.28x = 357,600.44 × 144,410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,134.28x = 51,641,222,580.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,641,222,580.58/259,134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,283.64

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