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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,507.44, 358,126.56 and 144,785.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,507.44, 358,126.56 and 144,785.25 is: 199,807.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,507.44 : 358,126.56 = 144,785.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,507.44/358,126.56 = 144,785.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,507.44x = 358,126.56 × 144,785.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,507.44x = 51,851,443,521.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,851,443,521.24/259,507.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,807.16

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