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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,364.10, 810,562.55 and 185,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,364.10, 810,562.55 and 185,373 is: 278,065.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,364.10 : 810,562.55 = 185,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,364.10/810,562.55 = 185,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,364.10x = 810,562.55 × 185,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,364.10x = 150,256,410,654.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,256,410,654.29/540,364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,065.13

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