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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,506.72, 358,133.40 and 144,810.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,506.72, 358,133.40 and 144,810.72 is: 199,846.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,506.72 : 358,133.40 = 144,810.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,506.72/358,133.40 = 144,810.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,506.72x = 358,133.40 × 144,810.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,506.72x = 51,861,555,510.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,861,555,510.05/259,506.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,846.68

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