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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,286.76, 363,504.58 and 124,041.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,286.76, 363,504.58 and 124,041.10 is: 186,099.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,286.76 : 363,504.58 = 124,041.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,286.76/363,504.58 = 124,041.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,286.76x = 363,504.58 × 124,041.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,286.76x = 45,089,507,958.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,089,507,958.24/242,286.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,099.76

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