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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,256.03, 357,744.33 and 144,526.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,256.03, 357,744.33 and 144,526.01 is: 199,429.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,256.03 : 357,744.33 = 144,526.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,256.03/357,744.33 = 144,526.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,256.03x = 357,744.33 × 144,526.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,256.03x = 51,703,358,826.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,703,358,826.30/259,256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,429.73

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