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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,267.77, 812,081.96 and 181,474.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,267.77, 812,081.96 and 181,474.23 is: 272,271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,267.77 : 812,081.96 = 181,474.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,267.77/812,081.96 = 181,474.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,267.77x = 812,081.96 × 181,474.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,267.77x = 147,371,948,387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,371,948,387.89/541,267.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,271.80

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