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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,244.56, 335,637.44 and 135,797.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,244.56, 335,637.44 and 135,797.26 is: 187,377.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,244.56 : 335,637.44 = 135,797.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,244.56/335,637.44 = 135,797.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,244.56x = 335,637.44 × 135,797.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,244.56x = 45,578,644,705.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,578,644,705.41/243,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,377.86

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