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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,147.93, 335,533.10 and 135,715.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,147.93, 335,533.10 and 135,715.61 is: 187,281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,147.93 : 335,533.10 = 135,715.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,147.93/335,533.10 = 135,715.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,147.93x = 335,533.10 × 135,715.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,147.93x = 45,537,076,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,537,076,985.45/243,147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,281.37

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