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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,177.95, 357,669.15 and 144,453.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,177.95, 357,669.15 and 144,453.39 is: 199,347.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,177.95 : 357,669.15 = 144,453.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,177.95/357,669.15 = 144,453.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,177.95x = 357,669.15 × 144,453.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,177.95x = 51,666,521,215.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,666,521,215.92/259,177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,347.67

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