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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,550.80, 342,993.20 and 244,550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,550.80, 342,993.20 and 244,550.80 is: 342,993.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,550.80 : 342,993.20 = 244,550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,550.80/342,993.20 = 244,550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,550.80x = 342,993.20 × 244,550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,550.80x = 83,879,261,454.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,879,261,454.56/244,550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,993.20

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