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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,391.10, 335,879.71 and 135,961.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,391.10, 335,879.71 and 135,961.13 is: 187,626.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,391.10 : 335,879.71 = 135,961.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,391.10/335,879.71 = 135,961.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,391.10x = 335,879.71 × 135,961.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,391.10x = 45,666,585,415.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,666,585,415.47/243,391.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,626.36

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