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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,251, 811,788.32 and 181,581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,251, 811,788.32 and 181,581.04 is: 272,341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,251 : 811,788.32 = 181,581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,251/811,788.32 = 181,581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,251x = 811,788.32 × 181,581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,251x = 147,405,367,405.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,405,367,405.45/541,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,341.98

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