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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,344.23, 357,897.06 and 144,630.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,344.23, 357,897.06 and 144,630.27 is: 199,590.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,344.23 : 357,897.06 = 144,630.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,344.23/357,897.06 = 144,630.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,344.23x = 357,897.06 × 144,630.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,344.23x = 51,762,748,420.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,762,748,420.01/259,344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,590.90

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