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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,571.45, 358,207.93 and 144,848.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,571.45, 358,207.93 and 144,848.88 is: 199,891.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,571.45 : 358,207.93 = 144,848.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,571.45/358,207.93 = 144,848.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,571.45x = 358,207.93 × 144,848.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,571.45x = 51,886,017,348.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,886,017,348.64/259,571.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,891.08

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