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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,912.80, 364,369.20 and 124,814.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,912.80, 364,369.20 and 124,814.80 is: 187,222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,912.80 : 364,369.20 = 124,814.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,912.80/364,369.20 = 124,814.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,912.80x = 364,369.20 × 124,814.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,912.80x = 45,478,668,824.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,478,668,824.16/242,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,222.20

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