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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,363.73, 357,914.81 and 144,645.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,363.73, 357,914.81 and 144,645.86 is: 199,607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,363.73 : 357,914.81 = 144,645.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,363.73/357,914.81 = 144,645.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,363.73x = 357,914.81 × 144,645.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,363.73x = 51,770,892,986.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,770,892,986.38/259,363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,607.30

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