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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,198.91, 357,651.20 and 144,452.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,198.91, 357,651.20 and 144,452.51 is: 199,320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,198.91 : 357,651.20 = 144,452.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,198.91/357,651.20 = 144,452.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,198.91x = 357,651.20 × 144,452.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,198.91x = 51,663,612,117.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,663,612,117.39/259,198.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,320.33

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