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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,312.29, 363,542.82 and 124,066.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,312.29, 363,542.82 and 124,066.65 is: 186,138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,312.29 : 363,542.82 = 124,066.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,312.29/363,542.82 = 124,066.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,312.29x = 363,542.82 × 124,066.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,312.29x = 45,103,539,808.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,103,539,808.95/242,312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,138.06

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