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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,297.11, 357,833.84 and 144,572.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,297.11, 357,833.84 and 144,572.36 is: 199,511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,297.11 : 357,833.84 = 144,572.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,297.11/357,833.84 = 144,572.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,297.11x = 357,833.84 × 144,572.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,297.11x = 51,732,880,224.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,732,880,224.63/259,297.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,511.98

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