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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,724.83, 364,028.90 and 124,335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,724.83, 364,028.90 and 124,335.23 is: 186,472.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,724.83 : 364,028.90 = 124,335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,724.83/364,028.90 = 124,335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,724.83x = 364,028.90 × 124,335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,724.83x = 45,261,614,566.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,261,614,566.33/242,724.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,472.95

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