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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,338.94, 357,873.93 and 144,629.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,338.94, 357,873.93 and 144,629.37 is: 199,580.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,338.94 : 357,873.93 = 144,629.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,338.94/357,873.93 = 144,629.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,338.94x = 357,873.93 × 144,629.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,338.94x = 51,759,081,035.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,759,081,035.32/259,338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,580.83

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