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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,552.66, 358,098.80 and 144,812.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,552.66, 358,098.80 and 144,812.70 is: 199,794.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,552.66 : 358,098.80 = 144,812.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,552.66/358,098.80 = 144,812.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,552.66x = 358,098.80 × 144,812.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,552.66x = 51,857,254,094.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,857,254,094.76/259,552.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,794.73

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