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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,849.80, 343,402.40 and 245,849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,849.80, 343,402.40 and 245,849.80 is: 343,402.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,849.80 : 343,402.40 = 245,849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,849.80/343,402.40 = 245,849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,849.80x = 343,402.40 × 245,849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,849.80x = 84,425,411,359.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,425,411,359.52/245,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,402.40

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