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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,001.78, 335,342.66 and 135,571.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,001.78, 335,342.66 and 135,571.85 is: 187,089.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,001.78 : 335,342.66 = 135,571.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,001.78/335,342.66 = 135,571.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,001.78x = 335,342.66 × 135,571.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,001.78x = 45,463,024,719.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,463,024,719.87/243,001.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,089.27

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