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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,153.88, 335,569.26 and 135,745

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,153.88, 335,569.26 and 135,745 is: 187,337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,153.88 : 335,569.26 = 135,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,153.88/335,569.26 = 135,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,153.88x = 335,569.26 × 135,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,153.88x = 45,551,849,198.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,551,849,198.70/243,153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,337.54

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