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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,551.05, 358,170.39 and 144,823.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,551.05, 358,170.39 and 144,823.73 is: 199,851.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,551.05 : 358,170.39 = 144,823.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,551.05/358,170.39 = 144,823.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,551.05x = 358,170.39 × 144,823.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,551.05x = 51,871,570,064.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,871,570,064.50/259,551.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,851.13

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