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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,122.40, 810,183.60 and 185,139.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,122.40, 810,183.60 and 185,139.90 is: 277,709.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,122.40 : 810,183.60 = 185,139.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,122.40/810,183.60 = 185,139.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,122.40x = 810,183.60 × 185,139.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,122.40x = 149,997,310,685.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,997,310,685.64/540,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,709.85

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