Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,564.40, 340,290 and 242,564.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 242,564.40, 340,290 and 242,564.40 is: 340,290
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,564.40 : 340,290 = 242,564.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,564.40/340,290 = 242,564.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,564.40x = 340,290 × 242,564.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,564.40x = 82,542,239,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,542,239,676/242,564.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,290
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