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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,160.13, 357,642.77 and 144,446.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,160.13, 357,642.77 and 144,446.17 is: 199,336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,160.13 : 357,642.77 = 144,446.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,160.13/357,642.77 = 144,446.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,160.13x = 357,642.77 × 144,446.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,160.13x = 51,660,126,738.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,660,126,738.35/259,160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,336.71

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