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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,170.00, 357,658.18 and 144,445.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,170.00, 357,658.18 and 144,445.45 is: 199,336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,170.00 : 357,658.18 = 144,445.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,170.00/357,658.18 = 144,445.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,170.00x = 357,658.18 × 144,445.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,170.00x = 51,662,096,984.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,662,096,984.14/259,170.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,336.72

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