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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,972.82, 364,459.68 and 124,579.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,972.82, 364,459.68 and 124,579.44 is: 186,869.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,972.82 : 364,459.68 = 124,579.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,972.82/364,459.68 = 124,579.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,972.82x = 364,459.68 × 124,579.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,972.82x = 45,404,182,836.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,404,182,836.98/242,972.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,869.39

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