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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,070.52, 811,707.78 and 167,006.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,070.52, 811,707.78 and 167,006.04 is: 250,540.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,070.52 : 811,707.78 = 167,006.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,070.52/811,707.78 = 167,006.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,070.52x = 811,707.78 × 167,006.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,070.52x = 135,560,101,974.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,560,101,974.99/541,070.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,540.54

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