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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,188.36, 357,636.57 and 144,441.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,188.36, 357,636.57 and 144,441.87 is: 199,305.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,188.36 : 357,636.57 = 144,441.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,188.36/357,636.57 = 144,441.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,188.36x = 357,636.57 × 144,441.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,188.36x = 51,657,694,951.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,657,694,951.19/259,188.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,305.61

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