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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,569.20, 363,853.80 and 122,994.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,569.20, 363,853.80 and 122,994.98 is: 184,492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,569.20 : 363,853.80 = 122,994.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,569.20/363,853.80 = 122,994.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,569.20x = 363,853.80 × 122,994.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,569.20x = 44,752,189,034.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,752,189,034.66/242,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,492.46

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