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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,468.38, 358,068.47 and 144,743.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,468.38, 358,068.47 and 144,743.22 is: 199,746.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,468.38 : 358,068.47 = 144,743.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,468.38/358,068.47 = 144,743.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,468.38x = 358,068.47 × 144,743.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,468.38x = 51,827,982,604.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,827,982,604.56/259,468.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,746.82

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