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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,710.70, 364,007.73 and 124,321.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,710.70, 364,007.73 and 124,321.10 is: 186,451.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,710.70 : 364,007.73 = 124,321.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,710.70/364,007.73 = 124,321.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,710.70x = 364,007.73 × 124,321.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,710.70x = 45,253,841,402.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,253,841,402.10/242,710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,451.78

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