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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,350.04, 357,896.64 and 144,649.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,350.04, 357,896.64 and 144,649.18 is: 199,612.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,350.04 : 357,896.64 = 144,649.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,350.04/357,896.64 = 144,649.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,350.04x = 357,896.64 × 144,649.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,350.04x = 51,769,455,500.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,769,455,500.76/259,350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,612.29

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