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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,354, 363,604.44 and 124,109.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,354, 363,604.44 and 124,109.12 is: 186,201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,354 : 363,604.44 = 124,109.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,354/363,604.44 = 124,109.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,354x = 363,604.44 × 124,109.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,354x = 45,126,627,076.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,126,627,076.49/242,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,201.29

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