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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,566.60, 363,849.90 and 242,566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,566.60, 363,849.90 and 242,566.60 is: 363,849.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,566.60 : 363,849.90 = 242,566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,566.60/363,849.90 = 242,566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,566.60x = 363,849.90 × 242,566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,566.60x = 88,257,833,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,257,833,153.34/242,566.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,849.90

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