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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,151.00, 357,639.44 and 144,429.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,151.00, 357,639.44 and 144,429.75 is: 199,319.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,151.00 : 357,639.44 = 144,429.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,151.00/357,639.44 = 144,429.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,151.00x = 357,639.44 × 144,429.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,151.00x = 51,653,774,187.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,653,774,187.19/259,151.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,319.22

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