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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,357.78, 335,831.72 and 134,461.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,357.78, 335,831.72 and 134,461.77 is: 185,556.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,357.78 : 335,831.72 = 134,461.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,357.78/335,831.72 = 134,461.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,357.78x = 335,831.72 × 134,461.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,357.78x = 45,156,525,561.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,156,525,561.67/243,357.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,556.12

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