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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,230.27, 843,168.83 and 188,165.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,230.27, 843,168.83 and 188,165.79 is: 282,189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,230.27 : 843,168.83 = 188,165.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,230.27/843,168.83 = 188,165.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,230.27x = 843,168.83 × 188,165.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,230.27x = 158,655,528,059.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,655,528,059.50/562,230.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,189.59

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