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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,026.88, 335,376 and 135,590.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,026.88, 335,376 and 135,590.52 is: 187,114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,026.88 : 335,376 = 135,590.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,026.88/335,376 = 135,590.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,026.88x = 335,376 × 135,590.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,026.88x = 45,473,806,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,473,806,235.52/243,026.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,114.31

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