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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,367.48, 335,837.10 and 135,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,367.48, 335,837.10 and 135,937 is: 187,587.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,367.48 : 335,837.10 = 135,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,367.48/335,837.10 = 135,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,367.48x = 335,837.10 × 135,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,367.48x = 45,652,687,862.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,652,687,862.70/243,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,587.46

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