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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,727.08, 364,032.27 and 124,337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,727.08, 364,032.27 and 124,337.48 is: 186,476.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,727.08 : 364,032.27 = 124,337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,727.08/364,032.27 = 124,337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,727.08x = 364,032.27 × 124,337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,727.08x = 45,262,853,270.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,262,853,270.32/242,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,476.33

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