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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,354.78, 335,826.61 and 135,929.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,354.78, 335,826.61 and 135,929.34 is: 187,580.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,354.78 : 335,826.61 = 135,929.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,354.78/335,826.61 = 135,929.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,354.78x = 335,826.61 × 135,929.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,354.78x = 45,648,689,111.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,648,689,111.91/243,354.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,580.82

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