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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,292.40, 363,136.20 and 124,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,292.40, 363,136.20 and 124,010.80 is: 185,861.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,292.40 : 363,136.20 = 124,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,292.40/363,136.20 = 124,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,292.40x = 363,136.20 × 124,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,292.40x = 45,032,810,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,032,810,670.96/242,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,861.42

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