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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,961.80, 811,442.70 and 146,977.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,961.80, 811,442.70 and 146,977.80 is: 220,466.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,961.80 : 811,442.70 = 146,977.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,961.80/811,442.70 = 146,977.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,961.80x = 811,442.70 × 146,977.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,961.80x = 119,264,062,872.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,264,062,872.06/540,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,466.70

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