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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,710.68, 358,399.32 and 144,982.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,710.68, 358,399.32 and 144,982.69 is: 200,075.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,710.68 : 358,399.32 = 144,982.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,710.68/358,399.32 = 144,982.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,710.68x = 358,399.32 × 144,982.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,710.68x = 51,961,697,507.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,961,697,507.77/259,710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,075.32

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