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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,224.35, 365,611.71 and 242,224.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,224.35, 365,611.71 and 242,224.35 is: 365,611.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,224.35 : 365,611.71 = 242,224.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,224.35/365,611.71 = 242,224.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,224.35x = 365,611.71 × 242,224.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,224.35x = 88,560,058,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,560,058,807.14/242,224.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,611.71

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