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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,214.30, 363,175.65 and 124,116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,214.30, 363,175.65 and 124,116.30 is: 186,099.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,214.30 : 363,175.65 = 124,116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,214.30/363,175.65 = 124,116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,214.30x = 363,175.65 × 124,116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,214.30x = 45,076,017,928.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,076,017,928.10/242,214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,099.74

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