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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,135.54, 357,611.03 and 144,411.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,135.54, 357,611.03 and 144,411.06 is: 199,289.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,135.54 : 357,611.03 = 144,411.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,135.54/357,611.03 = 144,411.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,135.54x = 357,611.03 × 144,411.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,135.54x = 51,642,987,909.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,642,987,909.99/259,135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,289.48

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