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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,712.60, 358,402.02 and 144,984.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,712.60, 358,402.02 and 144,984.56 is: 200,077.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,712.60 : 358,402.02 = 144,984.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,712.60/358,402.02 = 144,984.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,712.60x = 358,402.02 × 144,984.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,712.60x = 51,962,759,172.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,962,759,172.81/259,712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,077.93

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