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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,253.34, 811,957.77 and 167,305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,253.34, 811,957.77 and 167,305.50 is: 250,982.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,253.34 : 811,957.77 = 167,305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,253.34/811,957.77 = 167,305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,253.34x = 811,957.77 × 167,305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,253.34x = 135,845,000,688.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,845,000,688.74/541,253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,982.29

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