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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,723.36, 358,415.77 and 144,994.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,723.36, 358,415.77 and 144,994.65 is: 200,091.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,723.36 : 358,415.77 = 144,994.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,723.36/358,415.77 = 144,994.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,723.36x = 358,415.77 × 144,994.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,723.36x = 51,968,368,400.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,968,368,400.66/259,723.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,091.24

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