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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,317.32, 335,774.58 and 135,889.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,317.32, 335,774.58 and 135,889.24 is: 187,525.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,317.32 : 335,774.58 = 135,889.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,317.32/335,774.58 = 135,889.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,317.32x = 335,774.58 × 135,889.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,317.32x = 45,628,152,487.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,628,152,487.52/243,317.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,525.30

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