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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,714.80, 363,926.40 and 124,616.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,714.80, 363,926.40 and 124,616.80 is: 186,850.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,714.80 : 363,926.40 = 124,616.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,714.80/363,926.40 = 124,616.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,714.80x = 363,926.40 × 124,616.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,714.80x = 45,351,343,403.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,351,343,403.52/242,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,850.34

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