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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,786.60, 344,801.40 and 246,786.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,786.60, 344,801.40 and 246,786.60 is: 344,801.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,786.60 : 344,801.40 = 246,786.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,786.60/344,801.40 = 246,786.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,786.60x = 344,801.40 × 246,786.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,786.60x = 85,092,365,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,092,365,181.24/246,786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,801.40

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