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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,789.12, 517,184.31 and 108,150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,789.12, 517,184.31 and 108,150.14 is: 162,225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,789.12 : 517,184.31 = 108,150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,789.12/517,184.31 = 108,150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,789.12x = 517,184.31 × 108,150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,789.12x = 55,933,555,532.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,933,555,532.30/344,789.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,225.41

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