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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,417.72, 357,964.62 and 144,669.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,417.72, 357,964.62 and 144,669.48 is: 199,626.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,417.72 : 357,964.62 = 144,669.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,417.72/357,964.62 = 144,669.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,417.72x = 357,964.62 × 144,669.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,417.72x = 51,786,553,548.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,786,553,548.92/259,417.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,626.12

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