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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,542.68, 358,170.00 and 144,826.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,542.68, 358,170.00 and 144,826.33 is: 199,860.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,542.68 : 358,170.00 = 144,826.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,542.68/358,170.00 = 144,826.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,542.68x = 358,170.00 × 144,826.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,542.68x = 51,872,446,663.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,872,446,663.79/259,542.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,860.95

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