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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,555.30, 342,999.50 and 244,555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,555.30, 342,999.50 and 244,555.30 is: 342,999.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,555.30 : 342,999.50 = 244,555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,555.30/342,999.50 = 244,555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,555.30x = 342,999.50 × 244,555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,555.30x = 83,882,345,622.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,882,345,622.35/244,555.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,999.50

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