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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,371.04, 363,630.66 and 124,126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,371.04, 363,630.66 and 124,126.04 is: 186,227.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,371.04 : 363,630.66 = 124,126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,371.04/363,630.66 = 124,126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,371.04x = 363,630.66 × 124,126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,371.04x = 45,136,033,848.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,136,033,848.39/242,371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,227.01

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