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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,183.14, 357,629.34 and 144,436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,183.14, 357,629.34 and 144,436.60 is: 199,298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,183.14 : 357,629.34 = 144,436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,183.14/357,629.34 = 144,436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,183.14x = 357,629.34 × 144,436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,183.14x = 51,654,765,929.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,654,765,929.84/259,183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,298.33

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