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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,362.23, 357,912.74 and 144,644.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,362.23, 357,912.74 and 144,644.36 is: 199,605.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,362.23 : 357,912.74 = 144,644.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,362.23/357,912.74 = 144,644.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,362.23x = 357,912.74 × 144,644.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,362.23x = 51,770,057,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,770,057,423.58/259,362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,605.23

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