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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,550.70, 342,720.90 and 244,550.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,550.70, 342,720.90 and 244,550.70 is: 342,720.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,550.70 : 342,720.90 = 244,550.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,550.70/342,720.90 = 244,550.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,550.70x = 342,720.90 × 244,550.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,550.70x = 83,812,635,999.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,812,635,999.63/244,550.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,720.90

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