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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,348.51, 335,817.43 and 135,920.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,348.51, 335,817.43 and 135,920.10 is: 187,567.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,348.51 : 335,817.43 = 135,920.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,348.51/335,817.43 = 135,920.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,348.51x = 335,817.43 × 135,920.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,348.51x = 45,644,338,667.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,644,338,667.34/243,348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,567.78

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