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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,369.04, 363,627.66 and 124,124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,369.04, 363,627.66 and 124,124.04 is: 186,224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,369.04 : 363,627.66 = 124,124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,369.04/363,627.66 = 124,124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,369.04x = 363,627.66 × 124,124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,369.04x = 45,134,934,214.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,134,934,214.95/242,369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,224.01

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