Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,159.92, 811,561.68 and 186,166.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 541,159.92, 811,561.68 and 186,166.08 is: 279,187.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,159.92 : 811,561.68 = 186,166.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,159.92/811,561.68 = 186,166.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,159.92x = 811,561.68 × 186,166.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,159.92x = 151,085,256,643.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,085,256,643.81/541,159.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,187.82
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