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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,355.78, 335,827.99 and 135,930.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,355.78, 335,827.99 and 135,930.34 is: 187,582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,355.78 : 335,827.99 = 135,930.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,355.78/335,827.99 = 135,930.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,355.78x = 335,827.99 × 135,930.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,355.78x = 45,649,212,862.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,649,212,862.22/243,355.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,582.20

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