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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,169.86, 811,746.28 and 186,186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,169.86, 811,746.28 and 186,186.96 is: 279,277.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,169.86 : 811,746.28 = 186,186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,169.86/811,746.28 = 186,186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,169.86x = 811,746.28 × 186,186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,169.86x = 151,136,572,164.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,136,572,164.51/541,169.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,277.51

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