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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,148.93, 335,534.47 and 135,716.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,148.93, 335,534.47 and 135,716.61 is: 187,282.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,148.93 : 335,534.47 = 135,716.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,148.93/335,534.47 = 135,716.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,148.93x = 335,534.47 × 135,716.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,148.93x = 45,537,600,806.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,537,600,806.55/243,148.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,282.75

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