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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,791.90, 344,808.50 and 245,791.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,791.90, 344,808.50 and 245,791.90 is: 344,808.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,791.90 : 344,808.50 = 245,791.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,791.90/344,808.50 = 245,791.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,791.90x = 344,808.50 × 245,791.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,791.90x = 84,751,136,351.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,751,136,351.15/245,791.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,808.50

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