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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,270.40, 363,405.60 and 123,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,270.40, 363,405.60 and 123,902.40 is: 185,853.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,270.40 : 363,405.60 = 123,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,270.40/363,405.60 = 123,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,270.40x = 363,405.60 × 123,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,270.40x = 45,026,826,013.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,026,826,013.44/242,270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,853.60

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