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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,554.96, 358,178.04 and 144,836.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,554.96, 358,178.04 and 144,836.64 is: 199,870.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,554.96 : 358,178.04 = 144,836.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,554.96/358,178.04 = 144,836.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,554.96x = 358,178.04 × 144,836.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,554.96x = 51,877,303,835.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,877,303,835.39/259,554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,870.21

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