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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,761.83, 336,423.04 and 136,354.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,761.83, 336,423.04 and 136,354.14 is: 188,186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,761.83 : 336,423.04 = 136,354.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,761.83/336,423.04 = 136,354.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,761.83x = 336,423.04 × 136,354.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,761.83x = 45,872,673,954.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,872,673,954.50/243,761.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,186.45

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