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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,174.37, 335,585.94 and 134,278.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,174.37, 335,585.94 and 134,278.42 is: 185,307.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,174.37 : 335,585.94 = 134,278.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,174.37/335,585.94 = 134,278.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,174.37x = 335,585.94 × 134,278.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,174.37x = 45,061,949,797.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,061,949,797.41/243,174.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,307.15

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