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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,323.98, 363,560.10 and 124,078.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,323.98, 363,560.10 and 124,078.98 is: 186,156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,323.98 : 363,560.10 = 124,078.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,323.98/363,560.10 = 124,078.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,323.98x = 363,560.10 × 124,078.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,323.98x = 45,110,166,376.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,110,166,376.70/242,323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,156.43

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