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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,444.25, 363,339.42 and 122,585.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,444.25, 363,339.42 and 122,585.76 is: 183,713.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,444.25 : 363,339.42 = 122,585.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,444.25/363,339.42 = 122,585.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,444.25x = 363,339.42 × 122,585.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,444.25x = 44,540,239,334.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,540,239,334.68/242,444.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,713.32

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