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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,030.40, 363,045.60 and 123,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,030.40, 363,045.60 and 123,662.40 is: 185,493.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,030.40 : 363,045.60 = 123,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,030.40/363,045.60 = 123,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,030.40x = 363,045.60 × 123,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,030.40x = 44,895,090,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,895,090,205.44/242,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,493.60

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