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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,551.30, 342,993.90 and 244,551.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,551.30, 342,993.90 and 244,551.30 is: 342,993.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,551.30 : 342,993.90 = 244,551.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,551.30/342,993.90 = 244,551.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,551.30x = 342,993.90 × 244,551.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,551.30x = 83,879,604,137.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,879,604,137.07/244,551.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,993.90

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