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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,633.30, 358,296.69 and 144,922.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,633.30, 358,296.69 and 144,922.90 is: 199,995.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,633.30 : 358,296.69 = 144,922.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,633.30/358,296.69 = 144,922.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,633.30x = 358,296.69 × 144,922.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,633.30x = 51,925,395,375.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,925,395,375.20/259,633.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,995.13

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