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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,005.26, 363,081.78 and 123,759.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,005.26, 363,081.78 and 123,759.66 is: 185,677.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,005.26 : 363,081.78 = 123,759.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,005.26/363,081.78 = 123,759.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,005.26x = 363,081.78 × 123,759.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,005.26x = 44,934,877,644.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,934,877,644.99/242,005.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,677.28

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