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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,150.49, 811,717.22 and 186,167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,150.49, 811,717.22 and 186,167.58 is: 279,248.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,150.49 : 811,717.22 = 186,167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,150.49/811,717.22 = 186,167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,150.49x = 811,717.22 × 186,167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,150.49x = 151,115,429,560.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,115,429,560.89/541,150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,248.44

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