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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,387.59, 335,875.59 and 135,961.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,387.59, 335,875.59 and 135,961.69 is: 187,627.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,387.59 : 335,875.59 = 135,961.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,387.59/335,875.59 = 135,961.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,387.59x = 335,875.59 × 135,961.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,387.59x = 45,666,212,253.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,666,212,253.83/243,387.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,627.53

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