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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,317.98, 363,551.09 and 124,072.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,317.98, 363,551.09 and 124,072.97 is: 186,147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,317.98 : 363,551.09 = 124,072.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,317.98/363,551.09 = 124,072.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,317.98x = 363,551.09 × 124,072.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,317.98x = 45,106,861,044.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,106,861,044.92/242,317.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,147.40

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