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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,798.20, 363,905.70 and 124,408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,798.20, 363,905.70 and 124,408.60 is: 186,463.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,798.20 : 363,905.70 = 124,408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,798.20/363,905.70 = 124,408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,798.20x = 363,905.70 × 124,408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,798.20x = 45,272,998,669.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,272,998,669.02/242,798.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,463.49

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