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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,783.89, 336,423.92 and 136,363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,783.89, 336,423.92 and 136,363.92 is: 188,183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,783.89 : 336,423.92 = 136,363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,783.89/336,423.92 = 136,363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,783.89x = 336,423.92 × 136,363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,783.89x = 45,876,084,461.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,876,084,461.94/243,783.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,183.41

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