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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,197.53, 357,649.31 and 144,451.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,197.53, 357,649.31 and 144,451.13 is: 199,318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,197.53 : 357,649.31 = 144,451.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,197.53/357,649.31 = 144,451.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,197.53x = 357,649.31 × 144,451.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,197.53x = 51,662,846,250.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,662,846,250.96/259,197.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,318.44

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