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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,580.10, 342,878.70 and 244,580.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,580.10, 342,878.70 and 244,580.10 is: 342,878.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,580.10 : 342,878.70 = 244,580.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,580.10/342,878.70 = 244,580.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,580.10x = 342,878.70 × 244,580.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,580.10x = 83,861,306,733.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,861,306,733.87/244,580.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,878.70

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