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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,247.31, 357,772.32 and 144,525.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,247.31, 357,772.32 and 144,525.93 is: 199,451.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,247.31 : 357,772.32 = 144,525.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,247.31/357,772.32 = 144,525.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,247.31x = 357,772.32 × 144,525.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,247.31x = 51,707,377,276.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,707,377,276.26/259,247.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,451.93

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