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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,150.17, 357,633.15 and 144,440.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,150.17, 357,633.15 and 144,440.61 is: 199,331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,150.17 : 357,633.15 = 144,440.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,150.17/357,633.15 = 144,440.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,150.17x = 357,633.15 × 144,440.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,150.17x = 51,656,750,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,656,750,342.22/259,150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,331.34

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