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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,364.30, 363,400.65 and 124,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,364.30, 363,400.65 and 124,266.30 is: 186,324.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,364.30 : 363,400.65 = 124,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,364.30/363,400.65 = 124,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,364.30x = 363,400.65 × 124,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,364.30x = 45,158,454,193.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,158,454,193.10/242,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,324.69

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