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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,580.10, 363,870.15 and 242,580.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,580.10, 363,870.15 and 242,580.10 is: 363,870.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,580.10 : 363,870.15 = 242,580.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,580.10/363,870.15 = 242,580.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,580.10x = 363,870.15 × 242,580.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,580.10x = 88,267,657,374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,267,657,374.02/242,580.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,870.15

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