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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,540.80, 342,979.20 and 244,540.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,540.80, 342,979.20 and 244,540.80 is: 342,979.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,540.80 : 342,979.20 = 244,540.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,540.80/342,979.20 = 244,540.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,540.80x = 342,979.20 × 244,540.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,540.80x = 83,872,407,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,872,407,951.36/244,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,979.20

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