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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,246.98, 357,782.27 and 144,510.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,246.98, 357,782.27 and 144,510.13 is: 199,435.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,246.98 : 357,782.27 = 144,510.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,246.98/357,782.27 = 144,510.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,246.98x = 357,782.27 × 144,510.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,246.98x = 51,703,160,061.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,703,160,061.55/259,246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,435.92

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