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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,182.31, 843,396.58 and 162,839.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,182.31, 843,396.58 and 162,839.35 is: 244,294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,182.31 : 843,396.58 = 162,839.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,182.31/843,396.58 = 162,839.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,182.31x = 843,396.58 × 162,839.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,182.31x = 137,338,146,935.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,338,146,935.13/562,182.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,294.68

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