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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,391.80, 357,953.40 and 144,673.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,391.80, 357,953.40 and 144,673.92 is: 199,645.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,391.80 : 357,953.40 = 144,673.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,391.80/357,953.40 = 144,673.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,391.80x = 357,953.40 × 144,673.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,391.80x = 51,786,521,555.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,786,521,555.33/259,391.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,645.95

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