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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,210.23, 357,711.69 and 144,496.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,210.23, 357,711.69 and 144,496.14 is: 199,405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,210.23 : 357,711.69 = 144,496.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,210.23/357,711.69 = 144,496.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,210.23x = 357,711.69 × 144,496.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,210.23x = 51,687,958,437.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,687,958,437.88/259,210.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,405.55

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