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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,174.76, 357,651.86 and 144,447.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,174.76, 357,651.86 and 144,447.17 is: 199,331.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,174.76 : 357,651.86 = 144,447.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,174.76/357,651.86 = 144,447.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,174.76x = 357,651.86 × 144,447.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,174.76x = 51,661,796,511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,661,796,511.74/259,174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,331.90

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