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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,491.89, 516,704.43 and 104,607.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,491.89, 516,704.43 and 104,607.87 is: 156,901.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,491.89 : 516,704.43 = 104,607.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,491.89/516,704.43 = 104,607.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,491.89x = 516,704.43 × 104,607.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,491.89x = 54,051,350,579.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,051,350,579.99/344,491.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,901.66

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