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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,263.84, 811,973.52 and 167,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,263.84, 811,973.52 and 167,316 is: 250,998.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,263.84 : 811,973.52 = 167,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,263.84/811,973.52 = 167,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,263.84x = 811,973.52 × 167,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,263.84x = 135,856,161,472.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,856,161,472.32/541,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,998.04

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