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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,555.80, 342,611.40 and 244,555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,555.80, 342,611.40 and 244,555.80 is: 342,611.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,555.80 : 342,611.40 = 244,555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,555.80/342,611.40 = 244,555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,555.80x = 342,611.40 × 244,555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,555.80x = 83,787,605,016.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,787,605,016.12/244,555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,611.40

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