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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,083.16, 843,168.66 and 162,729.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,083.16, 843,168.66 and 162,729.88 is: 244,107.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,083.16 : 843,168.66 = 162,729.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,083.16/843,168.66 = 162,729.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,083.16x = 843,168.66 × 162,729.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,083.16x = 137,208,734,861.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,208,734,861.56/562,083.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,107.54

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