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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,592.16, 358,226.64 and 144,875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,592.16, 358,226.64 and 144,875.76 is: 199,922.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,592.16 : 358,226.64 = 144,875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,592.16/358,226.64 = 144,875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,592.16x = 358,226.64 × 144,875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,592.16x = 51,898,356,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,898,356,722.25/259,592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,922.67

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