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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,461.61, 516,688.77 and 107,806.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,461.61, 516,688.77 and 107,806.34 is: 161,708.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,461.61 : 516,688.77 = 107,806.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,461.61/516,688.77 = 107,806.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,461.61x = 516,688.77 × 107,806.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,461.61x = 55,702,326,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,702,326,908.80/344,461.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,708.37

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