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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,252.32, 357,779.22 and 144,530.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,252.32, 357,779.22 and 144,530.94 is: 199,458.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,252.32 : 357,779.22 = 144,530.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,252.32/357,779.22 = 144,530.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,252.32x = 357,779.22 × 144,530.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,252.32x = 51,710,166,979.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,710,166,979.07/259,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,458.84

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