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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,547.96, 358,177.07 and 144,824.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,547.96, 358,177.07 and 144,824.52 is: 199,858.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,547.96 : 358,177.07 = 144,824.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,547.96/358,177.07 = 144,824.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,547.96x = 358,177.07 × 144,824.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,547.96x = 51,872,823,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,872,823,942.98/259,547.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,858.34

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