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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,252.40, 363,076.20 and 123,970.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,252.40, 363,076.20 and 123,970.80 is: 185,801.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,252.40 : 363,076.20 = 123,970.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,252.40/363,076.20 = 123,970.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,252.40x = 363,076.20 × 123,970.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,252.40x = 45,010,846,974.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,010,846,974.96/242,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,801.45

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