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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,140.88, 335,551.32 and 135,731.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,140.88, 335,551.32 and 135,731.88 is: 187,319.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,140.88 : 335,551.32 = 135,731.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,140.88/335,551.32 = 135,731.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,140.88x = 335,551.32 × 135,731.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,140.88x = 45,545,011,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,545,011,500.08/243,140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,319.43

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