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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,247.01, 811,782.33 and 181,577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,247.01, 811,782.33 and 181,577.04 is: 272,335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,247.01 : 811,782.33 = 181,577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,247.01/811,782.33 = 181,577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,247.01x = 811,782.33 × 181,577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,247.01x = 147,401,032,605.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,401,032,605.70/541,247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,335.98

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