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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,160.11, 811,511.76 and 162,134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,160.11, 811,511.76 and 162,134.70 is: 243,133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,160.11 : 811,511.76 = 162,134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,160.11/811,511.76 = 162,134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,160.11x = 811,511.76 × 162,134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,160.11x = 131,574,215,754.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,574,215,754.07/541,160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,133.62

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