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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,687.40, 517,079.70 and 108,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,687.40, 517,079.70 and 108,005.40 is: 162,023.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,687.40 : 517,079.70 = 108,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,687.40/517,079.70 = 108,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,687.40x = 517,079.70 × 108,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,687.40x = 55,847,399,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,847,399,830.38/344,687.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,023.33

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