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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,652.90, 516,979.53 and 108,014.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,652.90, 516,979.53 and 108,014.01 is: 162,021.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,652.90 : 516,979.53 = 108,014.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,652.90/516,979.53 = 108,014.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,652.90x = 516,979.53 × 108,014.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,652.90x = 55,841,032,123.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,841,032,123.22/344,652.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,021.07

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