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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,825.98, 336,472.20 and 134,923.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,825.98, 336,472.20 and 134,923.73 is: 186,190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,825.98 : 336,472.20 = 134,923.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,825.98/336,472.20 = 134,923.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,825.98x = 336,472.20 × 134,923.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,825.98x = 45,398,082,582.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,398,082,582.95/243,825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,190.51

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