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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,291.95, 811,709.91 and 162,267.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,291.95, 811,709.91 and 162,267.03 is: 243,332.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,291.95 : 811,709.91 = 162,267.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,291.95/811,709.91 = 162,267.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,291.95x = 811,709.91 × 162,267.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,291.95x = 131,713,756,317.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,713,756,317.27/541,291.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,332.19

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