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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,211.06, 357,732.01 and 144,526.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,211.06, 357,732.01 and 144,526.87 is: 199,458.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,211.06 : 357,732.01 = 144,526.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,211.06/357,732.01 = 144,526.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,211.06x = 357,732.01 × 144,526.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,211.06x = 51,701,887,704.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,701,887,704.11/259,211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,458.65

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