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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,464.36, 335,998.19 and 134,566.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,464.36, 335,998.19 and 134,566.36 is: 185,711.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,464.36 : 335,998.19 = 134,566.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,464.36/335,998.19 = 134,566.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,464.36x = 335,998.19 × 134,566.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,464.36x = 45,214,052,891.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,214,052,891.31/243,464.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,711.18

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