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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,238.38, 810,414.08 and 185,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,238.38, 810,414.08 and 185,281 is: 277,940.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,238.38 : 810,414.08 = 185,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,238.38/810,414.08 = 185,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,238.38x = 810,414.08 × 185,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,238.38x = 150,154,331,156.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,154,331,156.48/540,238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,940.88

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