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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,147.17, 357,629.01 and 144,437.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,147.17, 357,629.01 and 144,437.61 is: 199,327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,147.17 : 357,629.01 = 144,437.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,147.17/357,629.01 = 144,437.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,147.17x = 357,629.01 × 144,437.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,147.17x = 51,655,079,471.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,655,079,471.07/259,147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,327.20

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