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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,438.06, 335,942.25 and 136,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,438.06, 335,942.25 and 136,026.60 is: 187,715.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,438.06 : 335,942.25 = 136,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,438.06/335,942.25 = 136,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,438.06x = 335,942.25 × 136,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,438.06x = 45,697,082,063.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,697,082,063.85/243,438.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,715.44

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