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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,266.56, 812,019.44 and 162,171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,266.56, 812,019.44 and 162,171.84 is: 243,293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,266.56 : 812,019.44 = 162,171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,266.56/812,019.44 = 162,171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,266.56x = 812,019.44 × 162,171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,266.56x = 131,686,686,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,686,686,700.57/541,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,293.59

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