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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,096.36, 335,458.86 and 135,657.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,096.36, 335,458.86 and 135,657.96 is: 187,200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,096.36 : 335,458.86 = 135,657.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,096.36/335,458.86 = 135,657.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,096.36x = 335,458.86 × 135,657.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,096.36x = 45,507,664,611.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,507,664,611.53/243,096.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,200.11

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