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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,871.59, 517,329.25 and 108,223.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,871.59, 517,329.25 and 108,223.61 is: 162,342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,871.59 : 517,329.25 = 108,223.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,871.59/517,329.25 = 108,223.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,871.59x = 517,329.25 × 108,223.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,871.59x = 55,987,238,993.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,987,238,993.59/344,871.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,342.28

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