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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,002.26, 363,077.28 and 123,756.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,002.26, 363,077.28 and 123,756.66 is: 185,672.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,002.26 : 363,077.28 = 123,756.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,002.26/363,077.28 = 123,756.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,002.26x = 363,077.28 × 123,756.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,002.26x = 44,933,231,494.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,933,231,494.68/242,002.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,672.78

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