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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,222.02, 843,156.45 and 188,157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,222.02, 843,156.45 and 188,157.54 is: 282,177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,222.02 : 843,156.45 = 188,157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,222.02/843,156.45 = 188,157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,222.02x = 843,156.45 × 188,157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,222.02x = 158,646,243,467.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,646,243,467.13/562,222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,177.21

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