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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,362.98, 357,913.77 and 144,645.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,362.98, 357,913.77 and 144,645.11 is: 199,606.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,362.98 : 357,913.77 = 144,645.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,362.98/357,913.77 = 144,645.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,362.98x = 357,913.77 × 144,645.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,362.98x = 51,770,474,842.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,770,474,842.60/259,362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,606.27

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