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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,575.35, 363,863.03 and 242,575.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,575.35, 363,863.03 and 242,575.35 is: 363,863.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,575.35 : 363,863.03 = 242,575.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,575.35/363,863.03 = 242,575.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,575.35x = 363,863.03 × 242,575.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,575.35x = 88,264,200,641.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,264,200,641.43/242,575.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,863.03

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