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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,041.24, 335,415.74 and 134,166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,041.24, 335,415.74 and 134,166.92 is: 185,160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,041.24 : 335,415.74 = 134,166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,041.24/335,415.74 = 134,166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,041.24x = 335,415.74 × 134,166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,041.24x = 45,001,694,407.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,001,694,407.41/243,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,160.73

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