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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,071.36, 811,723.68 and 162,022.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,071.36, 811,723.68 and 162,022.14 is: 243,068.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,071.36 : 811,723.68 = 162,022.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,071.36/811,723.68 = 162,022.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,071.36x = 811,723.68 × 162,022.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,071.36x = 131,517,207,722.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,517,207,722.28/541,071.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,068.14

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