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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,282.76, 363,498.57 and 124,037.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,282.76, 363,498.57 and 124,037.10 is: 186,093.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,282.76 : 363,498.57 = 124,037.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,282.76/363,498.57 = 124,037.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,282.76x = 363,498.57 × 124,037.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,282.76x = 45,087,308,476.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,087,308,476.95/242,282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,093.75

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