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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,166.87, 843,309.36 and 183,117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,166.87, 843,309.36 and 183,117.15 is: 274,694.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,166.87 : 843,309.36 = 183,117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,166.87/843,309.36 = 183,117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,166.87x = 843,309.36 × 183,117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,166.87x = 154,424,406,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,424,406,571.52/562,166.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,694.96

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