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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,143.38, 335,554.78 and 135,734.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,143.38, 335,554.78 and 135,734.38 is: 187,322.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,143.38 : 335,554.78 = 135,734.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,143.38/335,554.78 = 135,734.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,143.38x = 335,554.78 × 135,734.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,143.38x = 45,546,320,019.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,546,320,019.34/243,143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,322.89

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