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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,575.24, 358,213.16 and 144,852.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,575.24, 358,213.16 and 144,852.66 is: 199,896.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,575.24 : 358,213.16 = 144,852.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,575.24/358,213.16 = 144,852.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,575.24x = 358,213.16 × 144,852.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,575.24x = 51,888,126,557.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,888,126,557.68/259,575.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,896.29

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