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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,366.73, 357,918.93 and 144,648.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,366.73, 357,918.93 and 144,648.86 is: 199,611.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,366.73 : 357,918.93 = 144,648.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,366.73/357,918.93 = 144,648.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,366.73x = 357,918.93 × 144,648.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,366.73x = 51,772,563,407.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,772,563,407.33/259,366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,611.43

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