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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,200.34, 335,629.92 and 135,771.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,200.34, 335,629.92 and 135,771.24 is: 187,371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,200.34 : 335,629.92 = 135,771.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,200.34/335,629.92 = 135,771.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,200.34x = 335,629.92 × 135,771.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,200.34x = 45,568,890,419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,568,890,419.50/243,200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,371.82

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