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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,229.32, 335,653.20 and 135,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,229.32, 335,653.20 and 135,801 is: 187,403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,229.32 : 335,653.20 = 135,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,229.32/335,653.20 = 135,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,229.32x = 335,653.20 × 135,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,229.32x = 45,582,040,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,582,040,213.20/243,229.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,403.56

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