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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,640.98, 516,961.65 and 108,002.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,640.98, 516,961.65 and 108,002.18 is: 162,003.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,640.98 : 516,961.65 = 108,002.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,640.98/516,961.65 = 108,002.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,640.98x = 516,961.65 × 108,002.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,640.98x = 55,832,982,591.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,832,982,591.59/344,640.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,003.32

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