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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,177.74, 357,666.94 and 144,463.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,177.74, 357,666.94 and 144,463.66 is: 199,360.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,177.74 : 357,666.94 = 144,463.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,177.74/357,666.94 = 144,463.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,177.74x = 357,666.94 × 144,463.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,177.74x = 51,669,873,425.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,669,873,425.07/259,177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,360.77

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