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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,064.80, 344,724 and 246,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,064.80, 344,724 and 246,064.80 is: 344,724

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,064.80 : 344,724 = 246,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,064.80/344,724 = 246,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,064.80x = 344,724 × 246,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,064.80x = 84,824,442,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,824,442,115.20/246,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,724

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