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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,320.98, 363,555.59 and 124,075.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,320.98, 363,555.59 and 124,075.97 is: 186,151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,320.98 : 363,555.59 = 124,075.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,320.98/363,555.59 = 124,075.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,320.98x = 363,555.59 × 124,075.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,320.98x = 45,108,512,478.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,108,512,478.17/242,320.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,151.91

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