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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,552.88, 363,157.56 and 123,968.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,552.88, 363,157.56 and 123,968.88 is: 185,609.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,552.88 : 363,157.56 = 123,968.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,552.88/363,157.56 = 123,968.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,552.88x = 363,157.56 × 123,968.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,552.88x = 45,020,235,976.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,020,235,976.73/242,552.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,609.98

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