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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,305.70, 811,958.55 and 167,328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,305.70, 811,958.55 and 167,328.10 is: 250,992.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,305.70 : 811,958.55 = 167,328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,305.70/811,958.55 = 167,328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,305.70x = 811,958.55 × 167,328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,305.70x = 135,863,481,450.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,863,481,450.26/541,305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,992.15

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