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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,947.70, 811,498.35 and 166,931.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,947.70, 811,498.35 and 166,931.70 is: 250,421.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,947.70 : 811,498.35 = 166,931.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,947.70/811,498.35 = 166,931.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,947.70x = 811,498.35 × 166,931.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,947.70x = 135,464,799,112.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,464,799,112.70/540,947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,421.25

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