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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,148.31, 357,619.28 and 144,437.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,148.31, 357,619.28 and 144,437.43 is: 199,320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,148.31 : 357,619.28 = 144,437.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,148.31/357,619.28 = 144,437.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,148.31x = 357,619.28 × 144,437.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,148.31x = 51,653,609,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,653,609,721.65/259,148.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,320.65

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