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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,425.43, 363,237.19 and 123,933.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,425.43, 363,237.19 and 123,933.77 is: 185,695.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,425.43 : 363,237.19 = 123,933.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,425.43/363,237.19 = 123,933.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,425.43x = 363,237.19 × 123,933.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,425.43x = 45,017,354,360.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,017,354,360.91/242,425.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,695.68

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