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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,007.80, 810,011.70 and 165,982.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,007.80, 810,011.70 and 165,982.20 is: 248,973.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,007.80 : 810,011.70 = 165,982.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,007.80/810,011.70 = 165,982.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,007.80x = 810,011.70 × 165,982.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,007.80x = 134,447,523,991.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,447,523,991.74/540,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,973.30

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