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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,553.80, 342,997.40 and 244,553.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,553.80, 342,997.40 and 244,553.80 is: 342,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,553.80 : 342,997.40 = 244,553.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,553.80/342,997.40 = 244,553.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,553.80x = 342,997.40 × 244,553.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,553.80x = 83,881,317,560.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,881,317,560.12/244,553.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,997.40

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