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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,307.78, 363,536.08 and 124,062.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,307.78, 363,536.08 and 124,062.14 is: 186,131.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,307.78 : 363,536.08 = 124,062.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,307.78/363,536.08 = 124,062.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,307.78x = 363,536.08 × 124,062.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,307.78x = 45,101,064,052.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,101,064,052.01/242,307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,131.31

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