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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,342.73, 357,895.00 and 144,628.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,342.73, 357,895.00 and 144,628.77 is: 199,588.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,342.73 : 357,895.00 = 144,628.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,342.73/357,895.00 = 144,628.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,342.73x = 357,895.00 × 144,628.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,342.73x = 51,761,913,277.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,761,913,277.58/259,342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,588.84

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