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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,172.13, 843,317.25 and 183,122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,172.13, 843,317.25 and 183,122.40 is: 274,702.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,172.13 : 843,317.25 = 183,122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,172.13/843,317.25 = 183,122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,172.13x = 843,317.25 × 183,122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,172.13x = 154,430,278,781.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,430,278,781.40/562,172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,702.84

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