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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,282.40, 363,423.60 and 123,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,282.40, 363,423.60 and 123,914.40 is: 185,871.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,282.40 : 363,423.60 = 123,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,282.40/363,423.60 = 123,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,282.40x = 363,423.60 × 123,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,282.40x = 45,033,417,339.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,033,417,339.84/242,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,871.60

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