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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,711.96, 364,009.60 and 124,322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,711.96, 364,009.60 and 124,322.36 is: 186,453.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,711.96 : 364,009.60 = 124,322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,711.96/364,009.60 = 124,322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,711.96x = 364,009.60 × 124,322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,711.96x = 45,254,532,534.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,254,532,534.66/242,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,453.66

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