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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,546.70, 342,715.30 and 244,546.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,546.70, 342,715.30 and 244,546.70 is: 342,715.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,546.70 : 342,715.30 = 244,546.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,546.70/342,715.30 = 244,546.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,546.70x = 342,715.30 × 244,546.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,546.70x = 83,809,895,654.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,809,895,654.51/244,546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,715.30

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