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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,966.13, 517,453.79 and 108,308.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,966.13, 517,453.79 and 108,308.84 is: 162,464.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,966.13 : 517,453.79 = 108,308.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,966.13/517,453.79 = 108,308.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,966.13x = 517,453.79 × 108,308.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,966.13x = 56,044,816,619.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,044,816,619.69/344,966.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,464.69

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