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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,283.76, 363,500.07 and 124,038.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,283.76, 363,500.07 and 124,038.10 is: 186,095.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,283.76 : 363,500.07 = 124,038.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,283.76/363,500.07 = 124,038.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,283.76x = 363,500.07 × 124,038.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,283.76x = 45,087,858,032.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,087,858,032.67/242,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,095.25

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