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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,575.83, 358,213.98 and 144,853.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,575.83, 358,213.98 and 144,853.25 is: 199,897.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,575.83 : 358,213.98 = 144,853.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,575.83/358,213.98 = 144,853.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,575.83x = 358,213.98 × 144,853.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,575.83x = 51,888,458,474.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,888,458,474.17/259,575.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,897.11

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