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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,167.80, 810,251.70 and 185,134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,167.80, 810,251.70 and 185,134.20 is: 277,701.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,167.80 : 810,251.70 = 185,134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,167.80/810,251.70 = 185,134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,167.80x = 810,251.70 × 185,134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,167.80x = 150,005,300,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,005,300,278.14/540,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,701.30

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