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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,335.03, 357,888.67 and 144,612.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,335.03, 357,888.67 and 144,612.56 is: 199,568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,335.03 : 357,888.67 = 144,612.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,335.03/357,888.67 = 144,612.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,335.03x = 357,888.67 × 144,612.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,335.03x = 51,755,194,974.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,755,194,974.25/259,335.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,568.85

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