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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,247.68, 335,682 and 135,817.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,247.68, 335,682 and 135,817.56 is: 187,428.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,247.68 : 335,682 = 135,817.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,247.68/335,682 = 135,817.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,247.68x = 335,682 × 135,817.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,247.68x = 45,591,510,175.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,591,510,175.92/243,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,428.35

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