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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,707.41, 363,798.14 and 124,216.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,707.41, 363,798.14 and 124,216.29 is: 186,189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,707.41 : 363,798.14 = 124,216.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,707.41/363,798.14 = 124,216.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,707.41x = 363,798.14 × 124,216.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,707.41x = 45,189,654,638.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,189,654,638.62/242,707.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,189.84

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