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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,555.62, 336,108.89 and 134,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,555.62, 336,108.89 and 134,658.20 is: 185,829.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,555.62 : 336,108.89 = 134,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,555.62/336,108.89 = 134,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,555.62x = 336,108.89 × 134,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,555.62x = 45,259,819,308.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,259,819,308.32/243,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,829.50

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