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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,031.40, 363,047.10 and 123,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,031.40, 363,047.10 and 123,663.40 is: 185,495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,031.40 : 363,047.10 = 123,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,031.40/363,047.10 = 123,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,031.40x = 363,047.10 × 123,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,031.40x = 44,895,638,746.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,895,638,746.14/242,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,495.10

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