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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,224.52, 335,657.98 and 135,795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,224.52, 335,657.98 and 135,795.80 is: 187,402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,224.52 : 335,657.98 = 135,795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,224.52/335,657.98 = 135,795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,224.52x = 335,657.98 × 135,795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,224.52x = 45,580,943,920.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,580,943,920.48/243,224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,402.75

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