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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,517.30, 342,557.50 and 244,517.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,517.30, 342,557.50 and 244,517.30 is: 342,557.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,517.30 : 342,557.50 = 244,517.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,517.30/342,557.50 = 244,517.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,517.30x = 342,557.50 × 244,517.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,517.30x = 83,761,234,994.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,761,234,994.75/244,517.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,557.50

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