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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,543.70, 363,815.55 and 124,445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,543.70, 363,815.55 and 124,445.70 is: 186,668.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,543.70 : 363,815.55 = 124,445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,543.70/363,815.55 = 124,445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,543.70x = 363,815.55 × 124,445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,543.70x = 45,275,280,790.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,275,280,790.64/242,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,668.55

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