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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,624.80, 358,284.96 and 144,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,624.80, 358,284.96 and 144,914.40 is: 199,983.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,624.80 : 358,284.96 = 144,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,624.80/358,284.96 = 144,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,624.80x = 358,284.96 × 144,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,624.80x = 51,920,650,007.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,920,650,007.42/259,624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,983.40

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