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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,126.09, 810,287.55 and 185,175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,126.09, 810,287.55 and 185,175.99 is: 277,797.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,126.09 : 810,287.55 = 185,175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,126.09/810,287.55 = 185,175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,126.09x = 810,287.55 × 185,175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,126.09x = 150,045,799,255.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,045,799,255.93/540,126.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,797.73

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