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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,306.70, 811,960.05 and 167,329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,306.70, 811,960.05 and 167,329.10 is: 250,993.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,306.70 : 811,960.05 = 167,329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,306.70/811,960.05 = 167,329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,306.70x = 811,960.05 × 167,329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,306.70x = 135,864,544,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,864,544,402.46/541,306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,993.65

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