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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,174.09, 357,661.90 and 144,460.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,174.09, 357,661.90 and 144,460.01 is: 199,355.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,174.09 : 357,661.90 = 144,460.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,174.09/357,661.90 = 144,460.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,174.09x = 357,661.90 × 144,460.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,174.09x = 51,667,841,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,667,841,650.62/259,174.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,355.74

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