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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,937.88, 367,239.78 and 124,699.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,937.88, 367,239.78 and 124,699.32 is: 186,963.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,937.88 : 367,239.78 = 124,699.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,937.88/367,239.78 = 124,699.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,937.88x = 367,239.78 × 124,699.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,937.88x = 45,794,550,842.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,794,550,842.95/244,937.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,963.94

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