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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,215.80, 363,177.90 and 124,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,215.80, 363,177.90 and 124,117.80 is: 186,101.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,215.80 : 363,177.90 = 124,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,215.80/363,177.90 = 124,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,215.80x = 363,177.90 × 124,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,215.80x = 45,076,841,956.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,076,841,956.62/242,215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,101.99

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