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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,516.10, 363,774.15 and 242,516.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,516.10, 363,774.15 and 242,516.10 is: 363,774.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,516.10 : 363,774.15 = 242,516.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,516.10/363,774.15 = 242,516.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,516.10x = 363,774.15 × 242,516.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,516.10x = 88,221,088,138.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,221,088,138.82/242,516.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,774.15

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