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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,586.21, 358,206.22 and 144,856.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,586.21, 358,206.22 and 144,856.19 is: 199,888.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,586.21 : 358,206.22 = 144,856.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,586.21/358,206.22 = 144,856.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,586.21x = 358,206.22 × 144,856.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,586.21x = 51,888,388,263.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,888,388,263.50/259,586.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,888.85

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