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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,161.27, 811,784.22 and 181,333.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,161.27, 811,784.22 and 181,333.35 is: 272,014.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,161.27 : 811,784.22 = 181,333.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,161.27/811,784.22 = 181,333.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,161.27x = 811,784.22 × 181,333.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,161.27x = 147,203,552,089.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,203,552,089.74/541,161.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,014.20

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