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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,277.12, 363,490.13 and 124,031.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,277.12, 363,490.13 and 124,031.50 is: 186,085.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,277.12 : 363,490.13 = 124,031.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,277.12/363,490.13 = 124,031.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,277.12x = 363,490.13 × 124,031.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,277.12x = 45,084,225,460.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,084,225,460.45/242,277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,085.36

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