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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,575.90, 340,306.10 and 242,575.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,575.90, 340,306.10 and 242,575.90 is: 340,306.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,575.90 : 340,306.10 = 242,575.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,575.90/340,306.10 = 242,575.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,575.90x = 340,306.10 × 242,575.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,575.90x = 82,550,058,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,550,058,482.99/242,575.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,306.10

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