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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,342.98, 363,588.66 and 124,098.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,342.98, 363,588.66 and 124,098.04 is: 186,185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,342.98 : 363,588.66 = 124,098.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,342.98/363,588.66 = 124,098.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,342.98x = 363,588.66 × 124,098.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,342.98x = 45,120,640,072.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,120,640,072.23/242,342.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,185.05

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