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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,645.40, 363,968.10 and 124,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,645.40, 363,968.10 and 124,277.40 is: 186,416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,645.40 : 363,968.10 = 124,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,645.40/363,968.10 = 124,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,645.40x = 363,968.10 × 124,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,645.40x = 45,233,009,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,233,009,150.94/242,645.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,416.10

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