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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,935.88, 336,615.19 and 135,032.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,935.88, 336,615.19 and 135,032.82 is: 186,336.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,935.88 : 336,615.19 = 135,032.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,935.88/336,615.19 = 135,032.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,935.88x = 336,615.19 × 135,032.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,935.88x = 45,454,098,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,454,098,360.54/243,935.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,336.26

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