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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,646.20, 363,969.30 and 124,548.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,646.20, 363,969.30 and 124,548.20 is: 186,822.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,646.20 : 363,969.30 = 124,548.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,646.20/363,969.30 = 124,548.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,646.20x = 363,969.30 × 124,548.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,646.20x = 45,331,721,170.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,331,721,170.26/242,646.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,822.30

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