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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,552.70, 342,723.70 and 244,552.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,552.70, 342,723.70 and 244,552.70 is: 342,723.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,552.70 : 342,723.70 = 244,552.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,552.70/342,723.70 = 244,552.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,552.70x = 342,723.70 × 244,552.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,552.70x = 83,814,006,188.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,814,006,188.99/244,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,723.70

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