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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,323.06, 357,869.67 and 144,598.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,323.06, 357,869.67 and 144,598.32 is: 199,547.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,323.06 : 357,869.67 = 144,598.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,323.06/357,869.67 = 144,598.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,323.06x = 357,869.67 × 144,598.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,323.06x = 51,747,353,060.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,747,353,060.95/259,323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,547.83

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