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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,136.28, 357,603.20 and 144,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,136.28, 357,603.20 and 144,412.40 is: 199,286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,136.28 : 357,603.20 = 144,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,136.28/357,603.20 = 144,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,136.28x = 357,603.20 × 144,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,136.28x = 51,642,336,359.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,642,336,359.68/259,136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,286.40

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