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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,136.04, 357,611.72 and 144,411.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,136.04, 357,611.72 and 144,411.56 is: 199,290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,136.04 : 357,611.72 = 144,411.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,136.04/357,611.72 = 144,411.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,136.04x = 357,611.72 × 144,411.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,136.04x = 51,643,266,359.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,643,266,359.48/259,136.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,290.17

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