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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,151.17, 357,634.53 and 144,441.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,151.17, 357,634.53 and 144,441.61 is: 199,332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,151.17 : 357,634.53 = 144,441.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,151.17/357,634.53 = 144,441.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,151.17x = 357,634.53 × 144,441.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,151.17x = 51,657,307,304.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,657,307,304.79/259,151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,332.72

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