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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,196.24, 811,565.87 and 162,170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,196.24, 811,565.87 and 162,170.91 is: 243,187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,196.24 : 811,565.87 = 162,170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,196.24/811,565.87 = 162,170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,196.24x = 811,565.87 × 162,170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,196.24x = 131,612,374,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,612,374,851.99/541,196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,187.90

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