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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,253.59, 812,060.75 and 181,460.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,253.59, 812,060.75 and 181,460.02 is: 272,250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,253.59 : 812,060.75 = 181,460.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,253.59/812,060.75 = 181,460.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,253.59x = 812,060.75 × 181,460.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,253.59x = 147,356,559,936.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,356,559,936.22/541,253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,250.50

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