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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,309.84, 812,042.56 and 167,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,309.84, 812,042.56 and 167,362 is: 251,067.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,309.84 : 812,042.56 = 167,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,309.84/812,042.56 = 167,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,309.84x = 812,042.56 × 167,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,309.84x = 135,905,066,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,905,066,926.72/541,309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,067.05

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