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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,869.36, 359,998.92 and 144,590.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,869.36, 359,998.92 and 144,590.25 is: 199,534.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,869.36 : 359,998.92 = 144,590.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,869.36/359,998.92 = 144,590.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,869.36x = 359,998.92 × 144,590.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,869.36x = 52,052,333,119.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,052,333,119.58/260,869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,534.10

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