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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,176.95, 357,667.77 and 144,452.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,176.95, 357,667.77 and 144,452.39 is: 199,346.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,176.95 : 357,667.77 = 144,452.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,176.95/357,667.77 = 144,452.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,176.95x = 357,667.77 × 144,452.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,176.95x = 51,665,964,202.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,665,964,202.47/259,176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,346.29

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