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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,827.80, 364,095.90 and 124,729.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,827.80, 364,095.90 and 124,729.80 is: 187,019.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,827.80 : 364,095.90 = 124,729.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,827.80/364,095.90 = 124,729.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,827.80x = 364,095.90 × 124,729.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,827.80x = 45,413,608,787.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,413,608,787.82/242,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,019.81

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