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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,403.72, 335,872.98 and 135,971.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,403.72, 335,872.98 and 135,971.44 is: 187,627.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,403.72 : 335,872.98 = 135,971.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,403.72/335,872.98 = 135,971.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,403.72x = 335,872.98 × 135,971.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,403.72x = 45,669,132,747.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,669,132,747.69/243,403.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,627.09

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