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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,550.65, 358,096.03 and 144,810.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,550.65, 358,096.03 and 144,810.71 is: 199,791.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,550.65 : 358,096.03 = 144,810.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,550.65/358,096.03 = 144,810.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,550.65x = 358,096.03 × 144,810.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,550.65x = 51,856,140,352.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,856,140,352.48/259,550.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,791.99

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