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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,554.05, 358,174.53 and 144,826.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,554.05, 358,174.53 and 144,826.73 is: 199,855.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,554.05 : 358,174.53 = 144,826.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,554.05/358,174.53 = 144,826.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,554.05x = 358,174.53 × 144,826.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,554.05x = 51,873,245,949.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,873,245,949.19/259,554.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,855.27

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