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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,162.66, 810,283.41 and 185,173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,162.66, 810,283.41 and 185,173.68 is: 277,774.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,162.66 : 810,283.41 = 185,173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,162.66/810,283.41 = 185,173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,162.66x = 810,283.41 × 185,173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,162.66x = 150,043,160,872.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,043,160,872.65/540,162.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,774.03

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