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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,182.14, 357,627.97 and 144,435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,182.14, 357,627.97 and 144,435.60 is: 199,296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,182.14 : 357,627.97 = 144,435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,182.14/357,627.97 = 144,435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,182.14x = 357,627.97 × 144,435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,182.14x = 51,654,209,701.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,654,209,701.55/259,182.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,296.95

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