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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,711.60, 345,862.80 and 246,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,711.60, 345,862.80 and 246,711.60 is: 345,862.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,711.60 : 345,862.80 = 246,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,711.60/345,862.80 = 246,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,711.60x = 345,862.80 × 246,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,711.60x = 85,328,364,768.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,328,364,768.48/246,711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,862.80

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