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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,556.90, 340,279.50 and 242,556.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,556.90, 340,279.50 and 242,556.90 is: 340,279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,556.90 : 340,279.50 = 242,556.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,556.90/340,279.50 = 242,556.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,556.90x = 340,279.50 × 242,556.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,556.90x = 82,537,140,653.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,537,140,653.55/242,556.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,279.50

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