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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,074.89, 335,443.35 and 134,179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,074.89, 335,443.35 and 134,179.25 is: 185,167.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,074.89 : 335,443.35 = 134,179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,074.89/335,443.35 = 134,179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,074.89x = 335,443.35 × 134,179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,074.89x = 45,009,537,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,009,537,120.49/243,074.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,167.37

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