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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,043.10, 843,108.66 and 162,689.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,043.10, 843,108.66 and 162,689.88 is: 244,047.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,043.10 : 843,108.66 = 162,689.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,043.10/843,108.66 = 162,689.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,043.10x = 843,108.66 × 162,689.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,043.10x = 137,165,246,722.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,165,246,722.36/562,043.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,047.56

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