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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,581.10, 363,871.65 and 242,581.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,581.10, 363,871.65 and 242,581.10 is: 363,871.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,581.10 : 363,871.65 = 242,581.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,581.10/363,871.65 = 242,581.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,581.10x = 363,871.65 × 242,581.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,581.10x = 88,268,385,115.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,268,385,115.82/242,581.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,871.65

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