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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,250.32, 357,776.46 and 144,528.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,250.32, 357,776.46 and 144,528.94 is: 199,456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,250.32 : 357,776.46 = 144,528.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,250.32/357,776.46 = 144,528.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,250.32x = 357,776.46 × 144,528.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,250.32x = 51,709,052,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,709,052,520.75/259,250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,456.08

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