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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,172.04, 335,571.80 and 135,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,172.04, 335,571.80 and 135,752 is: 187,334.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,172.04 : 335,571.80 = 135,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,172.04/335,571.80 = 135,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,172.04x = 335,571.80 × 135,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,172.04x = 45,554,542,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,554,542,993.60/243,172.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,334.63

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