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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,309.78, 363,539.08 and 124,064.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,309.78, 363,539.08 and 124,064.14 is: 186,134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,309.78 : 363,539.08 = 124,064.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,309.78/363,539.08 = 124,064.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,309.78x = 363,539.08 × 124,064.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,309.78x = 45,102,163,316.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,102,163,316.59/242,309.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,134.31

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