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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,554.65, 358,101.55 and 144,814.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,554.65, 358,101.55 and 144,814.71 is: 199,797.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,554.65 : 358,101.55 = 144,814.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,554.65/358,101.55 = 144,814.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,554.65x = 358,101.55 × 144,814.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,554.65x = 51,858,372,113.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,858,372,113.80/259,554.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,797.51

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