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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,215.20, 363,322.80 and 124,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,215.20, 363,322.80 and 124,117.20 is: 186,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,215.20 : 363,322.80 = 124,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,215.20/363,322.80 = 124,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,215.20x = 363,322.80 × 124,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,215.20x = 45,094,608,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,094,608,632.16/242,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,175.80

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