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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,864.80, 343,423.40 and 245,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,864.80, 343,423.40 and 245,864.80 is: 343,423.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,864.80 : 343,423.40 = 245,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,864.80/343,423.40 = 245,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,864.80x = 343,423.40 × 245,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,864.80x = 84,435,725,556.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,435,725,556.32/245,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,423.40

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