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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,402.72, 335,871.60 and 135,970.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,402.72, 335,871.60 and 135,970.44 is: 187,625.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,402.72 : 335,871.60 = 135,970.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,402.72/335,871.60 = 135,970.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,402.72x = 335,871.60 × 135,970.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,402.72x = 45,668,609,235.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,668,609,235.50/243,402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,625.71

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