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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,451.19, 358,028.98 and 144,741.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,451.19, 358,028.98 and 144,741.83 is: 199,736.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,451.19 : 358,028.98 = 144,741.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,451.19/358,028.98 = 144,741.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,451.19x = 358,028.98 × 144,741.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,451.19x = 51,821,767,606.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,821,767,606.23/259,451.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,736.10

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