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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,194.61, 335,595 and 135,771.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,194.61, 335,595 and 135,771.57 is: 187,357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,194.61 : 335,595 = 135,771.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,194.61/335,595 = 135,771.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,194.61x = 335,595 × 135,771.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,194.61x = 45,564,260,034.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,564,260,034.15/243,194.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,357.20

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