Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,596.65, 363,894.98 and 124,228.65
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 242,596.65, 363,894.98 and 124,228.65 is: 186,342.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,596.65 : 363,894.98 = 124,228.65 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,596.65/363,894.98 = 124,228.65/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,596.65x = 363,894.98 × 124,228.65 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,596.65x = 45,206,181,486.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,206,181,486.03/242,596.65 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,342.98
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