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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,999.96, 336,719.92 and 136,570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,999.96, 336,719.92 and 136,570 is: 188,466.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,999.96 : 336,719.92 = 136,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,999.96/336,719.92 = 136,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,999.96x = 336,719.92 × 136,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,999.96x = 45,985,839,474.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,985,839,474.40/243,999.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,466.59

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