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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,354.04, 363,605.16 and 124,109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,354.04, 363,605.16 and 124,109.04 is: 186,201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,354.04 : 363,605.16 = 124,109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,354.04/363,605.16 = 124,109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,354.04x = 363,605.16 × 124,109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,354.04x = 45,126,687,346.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,126,687,346.65/242,354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,201.51

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