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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,238,643.70, 363,357,965.55 and 242,238,643.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,238,643.70, 363,357,965.55 and 242,238,643.70 is: 363,357,965.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,238,643.70 : 363,357,965.55 = 242,238,643.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,238,643.70/363,357,965.55 = 242,238,643.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,238,643.70x = 363,357,965.55 × 242,238,643.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,238,643.70x = 88,019,340,752,423,328
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,019,340,752,423,328/242,238,643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,357,965.55

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