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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,731, 336,345.94 and 136,300.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,731, 336,345.94 and 136,300.02 is: 188,092.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,731 : 336,345.94 = 136,300.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,731/336,345.94 = 136,300.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,731x = 336,345.94 × 136,300.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,731x = 45,843,958,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,843,958,348.92/243,731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,092.44

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