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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,316.20, 811,974.30 and 141,956.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,316.20, 811,974.30 and 141,956.20 is: 212,934.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,316.20 : 811,974.30 = 141,956.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,316.20/811,974.30 = 141,956.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,316.20x = 811,974.30 × 141,956.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,316.20x = 115,264,786,125.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,264,786,125.66/541,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,934.30

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