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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,319.98, 363,554.09 and 124,074.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,319.98, 363,554.09 and 124,074.97 is: 186,150.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,319.98 : 363,554.09 = 124,074.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,319.98/363,554.09 = 124,074.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,319.98x = 363,554.09 × 124,074.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,319.98x = 45,107,962,810.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,107,962,810.13/242,319.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,150.41

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