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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,347.76, 335,816.40 and 135,919.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,347.76, 335,816.40 and 135,919.35 is: 187,566.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,347.76 : 335,816.40 = 135,919.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,347.76/335,816.40 = 135,919.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,347.76x = 335,816.40 × 135,919.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,347.76x = 45,643,946,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,643,946,807.34/243,347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,566.74

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