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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,169.52, 357,657.51 and 144,444.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,169.52, 357,657.51 and 144,444.97 is: 199,336.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,169.52 : 357,657.51 = 144,444.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,169.52/357,657.51 = 144,444.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,169.52x = 357,657.51 × 144,444.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,169.52x = 51,661,825,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,661,825,791.71/259,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,336.04

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