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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,275.08, 516,412.62 and 104,388.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,275.08, 516,412.62 and 104,388.51 is: 156,582.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,275.08 : 516,412.62 = 104,388.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,275.08/516,412.62 = 104,388.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,275.08x = 516,412.62 × 104,388.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,275.08x = 53,907,543,947.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,907,543,947.00/344,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,582.77

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