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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,661.80, 363,992.70 and 124,563.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,661.80, 363,992.70 and 124,563.80 is: 186,845.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,661.80 : 363,992.70 = 124,563.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,661.80/363,992.70 = 124,563.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,661.80x = 363,992.70 × 124,563.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,661.80x = 45,340,313,884.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,340,313,884.26/242,661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,845.70

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