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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,117.20, 342,551.40 and 244,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,117.20, 342,551.40 and 244,117.20 is: 342,551.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,117.20 : 342,551.40 = 244,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,117.20/342,551.40 = 244,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,117.20x = 342,551.40 × 244,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,117.20x = 83,622,688,624.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,622,688,624.08/244,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,551.40

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