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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,167.87, 843,310.86 and 183,118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,167.87, 843,310.86 and 183,118.15 is: 274,696.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,167.87 : 843,310.86 = 183,118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,167.87/843,310.86 = 183,118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,167.87x = 843,310.86 × 183,118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,167.87x = 154,425,524,558.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,425,524,558.11/562,167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,696.46

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