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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,005.23, 363,081.69 and 123,759.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,005.23, 363,081.69 and 123,759.63 is: 185,677.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,005.23 : 363,081.69 = 123,759.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,005.23/363,081.69 = 123,759.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,005.23x = 363,081.69 × 123,759.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,005.23x = 44,934,855,614.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,934,855,614.17/242,005.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,677.21

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