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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,306.29, 363,533.82 and 124,060.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,306.29, 363,533.82 and 124,060.66 is: 186,129.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,306.29 : 363,533.82 = 124,060.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,306.29/363,533.82 = 124,060.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,306.29x = 363,533.82 × 124,060.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,306.29x = 45,100,245,641.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,100,245,641.52/242,306.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,129.08

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