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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,550.88, 363,154.56 and 123,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,550.88, 363,154.56 and 123,966.88 is: 185,606.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,550.88 : 363,154.56 = 123,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,550.88/363,154.56 = 123,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,550.88x = 363,154.56 × 123,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,550.88x = 45,019,137,760.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,019,137,760.97/242,550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,606.99

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