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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,642.70, 363,964.05 and 242,642.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,642.70, 363,964.05 and 242,642.70 is: 363,964.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,642.70 : 363,964.05 = 242,642.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,642.70/363,964.05 = 242,642.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,642.70x = 363,964.05 × 242,642.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,642.70x = 88,313,219,794.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,313,219,794.94/242,642.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,964.05

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