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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,239.74, 363,433.32 and 123,994.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,239.74, 363,433.32 and 123,994.08 is: 186,028.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,239.74 : 363,433.32 = 123,994.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,239.74/363,433.32 = 123,994.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,239.74x = 363,433.32 × 123,994.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,239.74x = 45,063,580,154.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,063,580,154.75/242,239.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,028.85

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