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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,203.23, 335,611.51 and 135,777.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,203.23, 335,611.51 and 135,777.79 is: 187,368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,203.23 : 335,611.51 = 135,777.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,203.23/335,611.51 = 135,777.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,203.23x = 335,611.51 × 135,777.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,203.23x = 45,568,589,126.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,568,589,126.36/243,203.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,368.35

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