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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,540.67, 791,311.98 and 128,181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,540.67, 791,311.98 and 128,181.78 is: 192,272.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,540.67 : 791,311.98 = 128,181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,540.67/791,311.98 = 128,181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,540.67x = 791,311.98 × 128,181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,540.67x = 101,431,778,131.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,431,778,131.72/527,540.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,272.91

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