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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,284.24, 335,729.08 and 135,856.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,284.24, 335,729.08 and 135,856.16 is: 187,479.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,284.24 : 335,729.08 = 135,856.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,284.24/335,729.08 = 135,856.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,284.24x = 335,729.08 × 135,856.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,284.24x = 45,610,863,609.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,610,863,609.13/243,284.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,479.73

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