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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,010.28, 363,089.24 and 123,764.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,010.28, 363,089.24 and 123,764.68 is: 185,684.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,010.28 : 363,089.24 = 123,764.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,010.28/363,089.24 = 123,764.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,010.28x = 363,089.24 × 123,764.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,010.28x = 44,937,623,600.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,937,623,600.04/242,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,684.77

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