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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,355.54, 363,607.41 and 124,110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,355.54, 363,607.41 and 124,110.54 is: 186,203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,355.54 : 363,607.41 = 124,110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,355.54/363,607.41 = 124,110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,355.54x = 363,607.41 × 124,110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,355.54x = 45,127,512,003.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,127,512,003.10/242,355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,203.76

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