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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,651.40, 516,977.28 and 108,012.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,651.40, 516,977.28 and 108,012.51 is: 162,018.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,651.40 : 516,977.28 = 108,012.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,651.40/516,977.28 = 108,012.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,651.40x = 516,977.28 × 108,012.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,651.40x = 55,840,013,625.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,840,013,625.77/344,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,018.82

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