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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,081.99, 811,614.74 and 186,099.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,081.99, 811,614.74 and 186,099.08 is: 279,145.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,081.99 : 811,614.74 = 186,099.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,081.99/811,614.74 = 186,099.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,081.99x = 811,614.74 × 186,099.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,081.99x = 151,040,756,428.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,040,756,428.44/541,081.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,145.79

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