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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,284.76, 363,501.58 and 124,039.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,284.76, 363,501.58 and 124,039.10 is: 186,096.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,284.76 : 363,501.58 = 124,039.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,284.76/363,501.58 = 124,039.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,284.76x = 363,501.58 × 124,039.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,284.76x = 45,088,408,831.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,088,408,831.78/242,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,096.76

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