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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,549.20, 342,718.80 and 244,549.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,549.20, 342,718.80 and 244,549.20 is: 342,718.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,549.20 : 342,718.80 = 244,549.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,549.20/342,718.80 = 244,549.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,549.20x = 342,718.80 × 244,549.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,549.20x = 83,811,608,364.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,811,608,364.96/244,549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,718.80

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