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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,174.95, 357,665.01 and 144,450.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,174.95, 357,665.01 and 144,450.39 is: 199,343.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,174.95 : 357,665.01 = 144,450.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,174.95/357,665.01 = 144,450.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,174.95x = 357,665.01 × 144,450.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,174.95x = 51,664,850,183.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,664,850,183.85/259,174.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,343.53

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