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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,074.63, 335,443.01 and 134,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,074.63, 335,443.01 and 134,179 is: 185,167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,074.63 : 335,443.01 = 134,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,074.63/335,443.01 = 134,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,074.63x = 335,443.01 × 134,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,074.63x = 45,009,407,638.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,009,407,638.79/243,074.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,167.03

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