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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,095.06, 809,989.49 and 224,161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,095.06, 809,989.49 and 224,161.04 is: 336,178.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,095.06 : 809,989.49 = 224,161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,095.06/809,989.49 = 224,161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,095.06x = 809,989.49 × 224,161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,095.06x = 181,568,089,052.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,568,089,052.85/540,095.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,178.02

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