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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,999.70, 364,207.95 and 124,610.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,999.70, 364,207.95 and 124,610.10 is: 186,765.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,999.70 : 364,207.95 = 124,610.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,999.70/364,207.95 = 124,610.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,999.70x = 364,207.95 × 124,610.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,999.70x = 45,383,989,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,383,989,070.30/242,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,765.62

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