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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,269.84, 811,982.52 and 167,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,269.84, 811,982.52 and 167,322 is: 251,007.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,269.84 : 811,982.52 = 167,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,269.84/811,982.52 = 167,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,269.84x = 811,982.52 × 167,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,269.84x = 135,862,539,211.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,862,539,211.44/541,269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,007.04

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