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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,462.40, 335,971.66 and 136,033.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,462.40, 335,971.66 and 136,033.31 is: 187,722.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,462.40 : 335,971.66 = 136,033.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,462.40/335,971.66 = 136,033.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,462.40x = 335,971.66 × 136,033.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,462.40x = 45,703,336,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,703,336,975.99/243,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,722.36

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